BY DR. SPIRA, CSAH EMERITUS VETERINARIAN WITH SPECIAL INTEREST IN AVIAN HEALTH CARE …
If you find a wild bird, the law says you cannot touch it yourself, as you could cause harm to the bird or yourself, but you can call a professional avian organization for help. They have trained personnel and equipment to treat injured birds. For the appropriate help, you can check your local directory, or see if the Lily Foundation or Avian Rescue Network has resources in your area:
Avian Rescue Network
http://www.avianrescuenetwork.org
If you are in Southern California, the telephone numbers are:
California Wildlife Center: (818) 591-9453
South Bay Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: (310) 378-9921
Hummingbirds: Jean Roper (310) 326-8196
Parrots: Friends of Parrots Rescue and Adoption (310) 459-0166
Echo Station – permanent sanctuary (310) 842-8060