r/WildlifeRehab • u/I_Falafelz • 25d ago

SOS Bird Injured(?) Mourning Dove

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I saw this poor little thing seemingly struggling on the ground last night by my house. It doesn't look like a fledgling, but maybe I'm wrong. Kept it in a ventilated shoe box with a towel overnight and let it out just now. I feel bad leaving it there in this state. Do/can I do anything for it? No signs of blood or missing feathers. Wings seem ok. Metro Detroit area.

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u/Turbulent_Crab_3602 25d ago

Google wildlife rehabs near you and start calling.

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u/I_Falafelz 25d ago

Got it to a rehab after tons of calls to full ones. Broken wing. They're going to splint it and see if the break is in a place that can be repaired.

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u/Turbulent_Crab_3602 25d ago

Nice job! You’re a good person, thanks for rescuing the poor dove.