Found A Bird?
I found a pigeon and it isn’t contained!
By staying patient and gentle, you can catch a pigeon needing rescue.
There are several ways to secure a pigeon, all of which work better or worse depending on the situation. A good reference to follow is the image on the left: set out a cage/carrier for the pigeon to walk into. This can be applied to a lot of situations and is good for birds who are a bit shy. It is better to do it when the bird is hungry so they are more motivated to go in the cage.
Alternatively, if a bird is looking unwell/hurt and are not active, simply placing a towel/shirt and picking them up can be very effective. Gently throw it over the bird, bundle them up in it, and bring them to a safe place indoors.
Whether you have other birds at home or cats and dogs, it is best to keep the bird in a separate room to keep your rescue friend as well as resident pets safe! For rescuers with very little space to work with, a bathroom is a perfect option: quiet and out of the way. For temporary containment, anything is fine: a carrier covered in a towel, an Amazon box, even an overturned laundry basket.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE A PIGEON NEEDING RESCUE OUTSIDE, AS THEY ARE AT RISK OF PREDATION!
Contact us about a found bird
The best and fastest way to reach out is via our facebook page, where we do our best to reach out within 60 minutes.
If you cannot use facebook, please use the contact form below. Please be sure to double check that your details are correct, and are aware that a response will be issued within 6-72 hours.
Unfortunately due to the amount of pigeons needing rescue at the moment, we may be unable to accept every request. We may refer you to other organisations for faster help.
NOTE 6/3/26-ONGOING : Our online form system is getting almost 300 submissions weekly at the moment. We are temporarily closing it to help manage current cases. Please in the meantime, reach out to our facebook above, where we are doing our best to keep up with requests. Thank you for your patience.