How to report a building collision

dBird—an NYC Bird Alliance and Birds Connect Seattle project—gives you a way to report dead or injured birds you find in less than two minutes. 
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This helps guide conservation and advocacy efforts that aim to reduce human-made hazards to birds—including Lights Out Louisville.

How to help an injured bird 

When a bird survives a building collision, it needs a quiet, dark, safe place to rest and recover. If you find a bird on the ground near a building or home:
  • Handle the bird as little as possible, and wear disposable gloves when you do.
  • Roll clean tissues or paper towels into a doughnut shape to allow the bird to sit upright if it can.
  • Place the tissues or paper towels inside a paper bag or small cardboard box with a few air holes poked into it.
  • Gently place the bird inside the paper bag or box. Keep the container closed.
  • Never try to feed the bird or give it water.
  • Click here to find a wildlife rehab facility near you.
Note: Most rehabbers in KY listed on the above site will not take injured songbirds (passerines).
  • If you find an injured songbird in Kentucky, you can bring it to Shively Animal Clinic, open 24/7, located at 2401 Dixie Hwy Louisville, KY 40216.
  • Please call the clinic (502) 778-8317) and let them know you will be bringing an injured bird in.
  • When you arrive at the clinic, you can simply drop the bird off at the front desk. 
  • If you find an injured songbird in Indiana and you're able to transport it to a rehabber, please call Rose at 812-949-8618.
  • Rose is a songbird rehabber listed on the above website and she can direct you on how to proceed.​
Important: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been reported in Kentucky. Do not attempt to contain or handle birds with HPAI symptoms: swimming in circles; lethargic; unable or unwilling to fly; exhibiting head tremors; and/or moving in an uncoordinated fashion.

​Kentucky Fish and Wildlife asks for reports of wild birds that exhibit HPAI symptoms. Learn how to report suspected avian flu.