About Little Bird Rescue

LBR is run by a Registered Veterinary Nurse (NZ) who has additional qualifications as a Certified Veterinary Technician (USA) and an APVN Avian (Advanced Programme in Veterinary Nursing of Avian Species, UK). We also have a permit from the NZ Department of Conservation to hold and care for New Zealand native birds.

We are able to provide a range of care for wild birds (native and introduced) and pet birds in Dunedin, under veterinary direction as/when needed.

Please use the “Contact” page if you need assistance with orphaned or injured wild birds in Dunedin, or if you need help or advice regarding your pet birds.

If your pet bird is injured or displaying signs of illness, please contact your veterinarian directly.

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If you find seagulls, ducks, shags, owls, or other larger birds in need of care in the Dunedin area, you can also contact Bird Rescue Dunedin.

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If you are in New Zealand and have found a native bird, you can also contact the Department of Conservation (DOC) at 03 477 0677 during working hours, or after working hours call the DOC emergency hotline at 0800 362 468.

The resources below may help you to find a Wildlife Rescue near you in New Zealand, as well as provide guidance on wildlife care:

Wildlife Rehabilitators Network of New Zealand (WReNNZ): Please see the WReNNZ website for information about the organization and about participating rehabilitators.

New Zealand Bird Rescue Centres: A listing of bird rescue and rehabilitation centres throughout NZ, which may help you to find resources in your area.

Dunedin Wildlife Hospital: Opened in early 2018, the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital is an invaluable resource for the native birds of the South Island.

Learn Bird Care: Learn Bird Care is an excellent resource for bird care instruction through both hands-on workshops and online courses.

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Some resources if you are not in New Zealand, for the care of wildlife and of rescued domestic/companion birds:

Wildcare San Rafael: This organization rescues, treats, and rehabilitates all types of wildlife in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Rescue: Rescuing, providing treatment, and finding homes for domestic pigeons and doves in the SF Bay Area, with links to a wide circle of organizations that help pigeons and doves worldwide.

Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue: Rescuing companion birds (parrot-type and other commonly domesticated birds) who have been neglected, abused, injured or surrendered in the SF Bay Area.

Little Beaks Sanctuary: A rescue and sanctuary in Perth, Australia that provides lifelong care for rescued and surrendered small pet birds.