What Should I Do?
If
I find a baby animal?
(Download more information)
If I find a baby bird?
(Download more information)
If I find a fawn?
(Download more information)
Montgomery and surrounding counties possess striking natural
beauty, unique biodiversity, globally important ecological
resources, and numerous species of native wildlife. As
Montgomery County and the surrounding areas continue to increase
in human population, native wildlife is being forced to find new
ways to survive. As wildlife lose more of their natural habitat,
humans are increasingly encountering injured, ill, or orphaned
wild animals - sometimes in their yards, sometimes on the side
of the road.
Would you know what to do if this happens to you?
Call Friends of Texas Wildlife first at 281-259-0039 to
determine if the animal is truly in need of help. Many normal
behaviors of wildlife may be misinterpreted, resulting in a
situation where the animal is actually being interfered with
unnecessarily. Certain situations can also be handled
successfully without coming into direct contact with the animal.
Contact one of our trained, permitted rehabbers.
Nearly all mammals and birds are protected by State and Federal
laws. It is against the law to have in your possession a mammal
(or its nest) or a bird (its nest, feathers, or eggs) without
special permits.
How do I deal with nuisance wildlife?
Visit the Texas Wildlife Coalition, Inc. website for information
on handling nuisance wildlife.
http://www.twrc-houston.org/nuisancewildlife.html
How can I reduce bird collisions with my windows?
Window decals can reduce the number of collisions birds have
with windows. Visit the website of Wildbirds Unlimited for more
information. http://www.wbu.com/
Other Helpful Links:
Texas Parks & Wildlife listing by county for rehabilitators:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/rehab/list/
Duck Heroes:
http://www.duckheroes.org
Friends of Texas
Wildlife
P.O. Box 130786
The Woodlands, Texas 77393-0786
Phone: 281-259-0039
Email:
inquiries@friendsoftexaswildlife.org
