Do You Want to Learn How to Rescue
Wild Birds?
Understand the essentials of wild bird rescue and rehabilitation.
What's the Greatest Gift You Can Give a Wild Bird? ...
A SECOND CHANCE!
A SECOND CHANCE!
Do you ever wonder why people rehabilitate wildlife?
Most birds brought into care have been impacted by humans. Sickness or injury due to motor vehicles, windows, poisons, pollution, pets, guns, starvation and destruction of habitat are some of the reasons why birds often need a helping hand.
Many rehabilitators feel a duty of care to help birds and other wildlife that have been negatively impacted by humans. Rehabilitators feel they are giving back to nature by helping to rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured or orphaned birds - giving them a chance to be once again wild and free.
Do you want to help give a bird a second chance at life?
Many rehabilitators feel a duty of care to help birds and other wildlife that have been negatively impacted by humans. Rehabilitators feel they are giving back to nature by helping to rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured or orphaned birds - giving them a chance to be once again wild and free.
Do you want to help give a bird a second chance at life?
INTRODUCTION TO WILD BIRD REHABILITATION
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The process of wild bird rehabilitation – from rescue to release.
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What essential equipment you need in your wild bird rescue kit.
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The legal requirements of native bird rehabilitation.
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Step-by-step tips on how to rescue a sick or injured bird.
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How to keep yourself safe from injuries or illness.
Meet your Tutors
Dr. Janelle Ward
Wildlife Veterinarian
Dr. Ward is a New Zealand-based vet with a master’s degree in wildlife health and is a member of the Australian & NZ College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in Avian Health. Her master’s thesis investigated muscle damage during capture of wild birds.
Janelle has worked in all aspects of wildlife health since 2007, including avian medicine, wildlife disease, oiled wildlife response, pathology and conservation. She has a keen interest in wildlife rehabilitation and is on the committee for the national wildlife rehabilitation network (WReNNZ). She provided technical advice for the NZ Department of Conservation for over 5 years and currently is the Biodiversity Team Leader at New Zealand’s largest fenced ecosanctuary.
Janelle also has a Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Education and has 3 years of tertiary teaching experience in animal care and vet nursing.
Janelle has worked in all aspects of wildlife health since 2007, including avian medicine, wildlife disease, oiled wildlife response, pathology and conservation. She has a keen interest in wildlife rehabilitation and is on the committee for the national wildlife rehabilitation network (WReNNZ). She provided technical advice for the NZ Department of Conservation for over 5 years and currently is the Biodiversity Team Leader at New Zealand’s largest fenced ecosanctuary.
Janelle also has a Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Education and has 3 years of tertiary teaching experience in animal care and vet nursing.
Mandy Robertson
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Mandy began rehabilitating birds in 2003 and has a wealth of experience in raising and caring for a huge range of wild bird species. She has helped to hatch and raise threatened species for the NZ Department of Conservation for release to the wild. She founded the Wild Bird Care Charitable Trust, that supported her work in the rehabilitation centre. Mandy also volunteered for many years on the committee of the Wildlife Rehabilitators Network of NZ, helping to raise their profile and designed their website.
Mandy always worked to a very high standard with her dedicated bird treatment room at her rehabilitation centre, and over the years developed aviary designs for different species. Mandy believes that people should no longer need to learn from trial and error when it comes to wild bird rescue and care.
Mandy and the WBCCT helped to create education and training programmes and provided support materials for wildlife rehabilitators. Mandy loves to create educational materials that people find practical and easy to use.
Mandy always worked to a very high standard with her dedicated bird treatment room at her rehabilitation centre, and over the years developed aviary designs for different species. Mandy believes that people should no longer need to learn from trial and error when it comes to wild bird rescue and care.
Mandy and the WBCCT helped to create education and training programmes and provided support materials for wildlife rehabilitators. Mandy loves to create educational materials that people find practical and easy to use.
COURSE OVERVIEW
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Welcome
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How to Navigate the Course
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Learning Outcomes
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What is Wildlife Rehabilitation?
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Why do we do it?
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Bird Diet Types
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What it takes to be a Wildlife Rehabilitator
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Terminology
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The Rehabilitation Process - Part 1
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Temporary Holding Box
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Place a Bird into a Holding Box
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Retrieve a Bird from a Holding Box
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The Rehabilitation Process - Part 2
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A Fully-Fledged Wildlife Rehabilitator
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Quiz Time!
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Downloadable Documents
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About this course
- Free
- 16 lessons
What Others Have Said
Bird rehabilitation
Mert Besiktas
Amazing work, it is simple and easy to follow and most importantly accurate.
Amazing work, it is simple and easy to follow and most importantly accurate.
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Candis Fisher
I am a volunteer at a Wildbird Rehabilitation Center here in Missouri. I was trained by the staff at the Rehabilitation Center but wanted formal training and...
Read MoreI am a volunteer at a Wildbird Rehabilitation Center here in Missouri. I was trained by the staff at the Rehabilitation Center but wanted formal training and found this course. Thank you for your time and putting this together it has been very informative as I have been doing things correctly as I was trained. This course has been awesome confirmation.
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Alex Woolley
Good, basic sensible information
Good, basic sensible information
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Ben Whittle
I had been looking for a long time trying to find a good introductory course, and this hits every aspect brilliantly. I am based in the UK, so quite literall...
Read MoreI had been looking for a long time trying to find a good introductory course, and this hits every aspect brilliantly. I am based in the UK, so quite literally the other side of the world, and yet the information provided is invaluable wherever you reside.
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Douglas Sims
Your opening free course has already answered so many questions that I had about bird care. I have run a back yard feeding station for just over 3 years in ...
Read MoreYour opening free course has already answered so many questions that I had about bird care. I have run a back yard feeding station for just over 3 years in Urbana, Ohio USA. I commonly have at least 10 feeders out every day, plus 3 or 4 baths. I have discovered that it is unavoidable to see birds who have been injured or need help in some fashion. I am so grateful to your team for offering this program in bird care, and you have gotten me are off to a great start! Five Stars!
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Judah Kessler
The "Intro" is full of information that all people who encounter birds at any time, will benefit from. Easy to navigate. Beautifully presented. Easy to learn.
The "Intro" is full of information that all people who encounter birds at any time, will benefit from. Easy to navigate. Beautifully presented. Easy to learn.
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OLIVIA GRANT
Very informative and right to the point! Great training!
Very informative and right to the point! Great training!
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Mary-Anne Goodin
Really helpful in understanding the basics of rehab and what to not do / what to do.
Really helpful in understanding the basics of rehab and what to not do / what to do.
Read LessVery informative, and helpful
Peggy Fuchs
Easy to understand, informative, practical, gives a feel of what will lie ahead in caring for birds
Easy to understand, informative, practical, gives a feel of what will lie ahead in caring for birds
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ingrid seymour
I thoroughly enjoyed this course . It was most informative and I am keen to learn more. As this course was well written, it encouraged me to research more on...
Read MoreI thoroughly enjoyed this course . It was most informative and I am keen to learn more. As this course was well written, it encouraged me to research more on the birds mentioned in this course.Thank you for a fun course.
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Mike Rogers
Appreciate the course and I learned a lot.
Appreciate the course and I learned a lot.
Read LessInspiring, clear and informative!
Margaryta Kurgan
Still Have Questions?
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Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone of any age that has an interest or concern for sick and injured (or abandoned) wild birds. Parental guidance is recommended for those under the age of 16. This course gives a broad overview of what is involved through the whole rehabilitation process and will also give you specific tips on how to help an injured bird, whilst keeping yourself safe.
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Will this course prepare me to be a wildlife rehabilitator?
This course is a simple introductory course and is not in-depth enough if you wish to become a wildlife carer, for that you will need to see our other courses! However, this free intro course will give you a good understanding of the many aspects involved in the care of wild birds that will help you to understand the broader picture, the process of rehabilitation and all the different aspects involved with keeping wild bird in captivity. It is also a good introduction to our style of courses.
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What if I’m not good with illness or blood?
There are many ways that you can help in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. Rehabbers are a special bunch of people that see sickness and injury every day – this can be very emotionally draining and is not for everyone. But how about preparing food, fundraising, cleaning or driving the car for wildlife rescues? There are many ways that you can help and you don’t need to be there full-time to support birds (and their carers!) in need.
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What if I decide it’s not the right course for me?
There is no risk with this free course! It doesn’t take long to get through and you do not have to complete it if you find it is not what you are looking for.
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Will I get a qualification at the end?
2020 Introduction to Wild Bird Rehabilitation is a free course designed to give you a basic overview of what is involved in the process of wildlife rehabilitation. You won’t get a qualification with this course, but with the paid Learn Bird Care courses you will gain a certificate of completion or Continuing Education points.
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Is there a specific start or completion date?
You can start the course anytime, but must complete it within 30 days of initial registration. Any of the downloadable content is yours to keep permanently for review as you need it.