Affiliate Spotlight

Wild Bird Rehabilitation

Since 1970, roughly three billion birds have vanished across the North American continent. Species such as the Piping Plover, Masked Bobwhite, and Red-Cockaded Woodpecker have been added to the list of endangered species.

Wild Bird Rehabilitation Inc. (WBR) began in 1993 with our mission of saving under-served native birds. Within the first year, we helped over 500 birds. Of the 390 species of birds found in Missouri, WBR is the only group that cares for 300 of those species when they are injured.

WBR’s mission is to ensure the survival of native birds through professional medical care and education. This mission in carried out in two ways: providing medical care for injured birds, and raising abandoned young ones. When a bird needing help is found, WBR can be called for instructions on what to do. If the bird requires medical attention, it can be brought in for further examination and treatment. Additionally, a volunteer avian veterinarian advises our medical team and provides clinical diagnoses.

Wild Bird Rehabilitation Inc. also cares for and raises hatchlings. Songbird nesting takes place between April and September, and during this time, we admit hundreds of injured or abandoned hatchlings. Caring for young birds requires feeding every 20-45 minutes depending on age, with diverse diets prepared daily. Young birds also need clean and stimulating spaces in which to learn and grow.

As a non-profit organization, Wild Bird Rehabilitation Inc. relies heavily on donations, volunteers, interns, and community involvement. In the past year, we admitted over 2,500 songbirds. Although we have moved to a larger facility in Overland, we are still cramped. Volunteers can help with tasks such as feeding/providing basic care for baby birds, preparing various diets, cleaning, and much more.

(Photo: Courtesy of Wild Bird Rehab)

Under the guidance of the new Executive Director Joe Hoffmann, WBR recently acquired a large plot of land in Foley, Missouri with plans to carry out population research and endangered species breeding programs.

Volunteers could also help answer phones and provide transportation. Since our phone system uses remote access, you can answer phones from anywhere in the world. As the only licensed songbird care facility in the state of Missouri, we help birds brought in from all over the state of Missouri and Illinois.

Wild Bird Rehabilitation Inc. also offers projects such as constructing bird boxes, aviaries, and garden design to Boy or Girls Scouts and Eagle Scouts. WBR also accepts summer interns, teaching them medical procedures and basic songbird care. Interns also participate in bird releases and undertake an individualized project based on their interests surrounding environmental preservation.

The earth is made up of a web of interconnected ecosystems. Each strand relies on and supports another in a perfect balance. Not one single person can do everything to save songbirds, but every person can do something. Wild Bird Rehabilitation Inc. exists as an extension of the community, coming together towards the preservation of the remaining songbirds of America. Join our mission by visiting our website wildbirdrehab.org or call 314-426-6400.

Affiliate Organizations

Anglers of Missouri Archery Big Bucks of Missouri Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives Audubon Society of Missouri Bass Slammer Tackle Big Game Hunters Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City Capital City Fly Fishers Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment Columbia Audubon Society Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust Deer Creek Sportsman Club Festus-Crystal City Conservation Club Forest and Woodland Association of Missouri Forest Releaf of Missouri Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park Gateway Chapter Trout Unlimited Greater Ozarks Audubon Society Greenbelt Land Trust of Mid-Missouri Greenway Network, Inc. Heartland Conservation Alliance James River Basin Partnership L-A-D Foundation Land Learning Foundation Legends of Conservation Little Blue River Watershed Coalition Magnificent Missouri Mid-Missouri Outdoor Dream Mid-Missouri Trout Unlimited Midwest Diving Council Mississippi Valley Duck Hunters Association Missouri Association of Meat Processors Missouri Atlatl Association Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative Missouri Bow Hunters Association Missouri Caves & Karst Conservancy Missouri Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Missouri Chapter of the Wildlife Society Missouri Coalition for the Environment Missouri Community Forestry Council Missouri Conservation Agents Association Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Missouri Conservation Pioneers Missouri Consulting Foresters Association Missouri Ducks Unlimited- State Council Missouri Forest Products Association Missouri Grouse Chapter of QUWF Missouri Hunter Education Instructor's Association Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation Missouri Master Naturalist - Hi Lonesome Chapter Missouri Master Naturalist - Miramiguoa Chapter Missouri Master Naturalist - Osage Trails Chapter Missouri Master Naturalist - Boone's Lick Chapter Missouri Master Naturalist - Springfield Plateau Chapter Missouri National Wild Turkey Federation Missouri Native Seed Association Missouri Outdoor Communicators Missouri Park & Recreation Association Missouri Parks Association Missouri Prairie Foundation Missouri River Bird Observatory Missouri River Relief Missouri Rock Island Trail, Inc. Missouri Rural Water Association Missouri Smallmouth Alliance Missouri Society of American Foresters Missouri Soil & Water Conservation Society-Show-Me Chapter Missouri Sport Shooting Association Missouri State Campers Association Missouri State Chapter of the Quality Deer Management Missouri Taxidermist Association Missouri Trappers Association Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association Missouri Whitetails Unlimited MU Wildlife & Fisheries Science Graduate Student Organization Northside Conservation Federation Open Space Council of the St. Louis Region Osage Paddle Sports Ozark Chinquapin Foundation Ozark Fly Fishers, Inc. Ozark Land Trust Ozark Trail Association Ozark Wilderness Waterways Club Perry County Sportsman Club Pomme De Terre Chapter Muskies Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc. Quail Forever & Pheasants Forever River Bluffs Audubon Society Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Roubidoux Fly Fishers Association South Side Division CFM Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers St. Louis Audubon Society Stream Teams United Student Air Rifle Program The Fallen Outdoors-Team MO Tipton Farmers & Sportsman's Club Tri-Lakes Fly Fishers Troutbusters of Missouri United Bow Hunters of Missouri Wild Bird Rehabilitation Wonders of Wildlife Young Outdoorsmen United