Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges

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Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges

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  • The Refuges
    • Egmont Key
    • Passage Key
    • The Pinellas Refuges
  • Get Involved
    • Bird Surveys
    • Bird Stewards
    • Guardhouse Docents
    • Refuge Cleanups
    • Membership
    • Event Calendar
    • Donate
  • Resources
    • Hurricane-Recovery-Update
    • Releasing a Hooked Bird
    • Bird Rescue Organizations
    • Egmont and The Seminole
    • Save Egmont Key
    • Friends Matter Newsletter
    • Volunteer Forms
  • Contact Us
  • Gift Shop
  • More
    • Home
    • The Refuges
      • Egmont Key
      • Passage Key
      • The Pinellas Refuges
    • Get Involved
      • Bird Surveys
      • Bird Stewards
      • Guardhouse Docents
      • Refuge Cleanups
      • Membership
      • Event Calendar
      • Donate
    • Resources
      • Hurricane-Recovery-Update
      • Releasing a Hooked Bird
      • Bird Rescue Organizations
      • Egmont and The Seminole
      • Save Egmont Key
      • Friends Matter Newsletter
      • Volunteer Forms
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Shop
  • Home
  • The Refuges
    • Egmont Key
    • Passage Key
    • The Pinellas Refuges
  • Get Involved
    • Bird Surveys
    • Bird Stewards
    • Guardhouse Docents
    • Refuge Cleanups
    • Membership
    • Event Calendar
    • Donate
  • Resources
    • Hurricane-Recovery-Update
    • Releasing a Hooked Bird
    • Bird Rescue Organizations
    • Egmont and The Seminole
    • Save Egmont Key
    • Friends Matter Newsletter
    • Volunteer Forms
  • Contact Us
  • Gift Shop

Tampa Bay Area Bird Rescue Organization List

The Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges is not a bird rescue organization. Please contact one of the following organizations if you need assistance with a bird rescue:


Birds in Helping Hands Bird Rescue
https://birdsinhelpinghands.org/
If you find injured or orphaned wildlife on the west central coast of Florida (Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas Counties) call Shelley at 727-365-4592


Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
https://seasideseabirdsanctuary.org/
Dr. Farr, 727-391-6211
A wildlife rehabilitation facility & tourist attraction dedicated to the rescue & treatment of sick & injured wild birds!


Seaside Wild Bird Rescue
https://www.seasidewildbirdrescue.com/
727-210-5313
Experience makes a difference. Since 2013 Seaside Wild Bird Rescue has been helping the birds of the barrier islands.


Owls Nest Sanctuary and Rehab
https://www.owlsnestsanctuaryforwildlife.com/contact-us
If you find or see sick or injured wildlife call 813-598-5926. DO NOT use the contact or email form!! If there is no answer leave a detailed message including:

  • Your name
  • Phone number
  • What type of animal it is
  • The area where the animal is located


Friends of the Pelicans
https://www.friendsofthepelicans.org/
Jeannette Edwards, 941-447-0773
Bird rescue especially for Pelicans.


Bird Raptor Rescue
Nancy Murrah, 813-205-1851
Cheryl Merz, 813-541-8217
Please call if you see an injured bird of prey or raptor.


Bird Rescue Audubon
727-753-9731


Gulf Coast Bird Rescue
Robin 727-400-0834


The Narrows in Largo
727-518-3047


Bird Rescue
Dr. Cianciolo, 727-423-7531


Bird Rescue Animal Emergency Clinic
https://stpeteahuc.com/
727-323-1311


Wildlife Haven Rehab (Odessa)
(All Mammals)
813-792-8511

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  • Hurricane-Recovery-Update

Hurricane Recovery Update - Reopening Notice

Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge is now open, though all structures in or near the lighthouse area and within the private property of the Pilots Compound remain off limits. Significant damage remains from recent hurricanes, please exercise caution while visiting the refuge and obey all posted warnings and direction by Service staff and Law Enforcement Officers.


To view the full official USFWS update on Egmont Key, please click here

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