[CT Birds] touching owls

[Scott Kruitbosch]

All,

As Nick said earlier, the whole issue of touching or capturing birds seems
simple to me - don't do it unless you're licensed to do so. Not only is it
against the law, it could be harmful or fatal to the bird.

While there may be "common sense" coming into play with an injured bird in
peril, I do not think we should take it upon ourselves to capture,
transport, and then treat birds. Contacting the proper authorities or
rehabilitation center (and we have a couple excellent ones on this very
list) must be the priority. They can direct you in what to do, where to
bring it, etc.

Cell phones come are perfect for injured birds - anyone can easily contact
the proper individuals immediately. If it was a human emergency, we'd call
911, right? It's no different for the birds. Call the people who have been
fully trained and educated in their care.

-- 
Scott Kruitbosch
Stratford, CT
kbosch at gmail.com