b'Vet continued from page 5young bird should be placedthe parents to call the family back together.on nearby vegetation as If the parents do not collect the babies after anArizona Game and Fish PhoenixMain: close as possible to the nesthour, contact the nearest department office or602-942-3000site or the location wherea licensed rehabilitator.it was first noticed. TheFallen Feathersparents will usually continueFor concerns about young hummingbirds, inJody Kieran: 623-533-2348to care for the baby if peopleor out of nests statewide, call Noreen Geyer- Birds Only - Daytime until 8 pm, and pets stay away. Kordosky at 520-240-2686. Text if no answer.Far West Phoenix.If you find a baby bird andDeer or Elk Arizona Raptor Centerbelieve it is too young toDeer and elk mothers leave their fawns lyingJerry Ostwinkle: 602-549-8482. Raptors.survive on its own (i.e., it is not fully feathered oralone hidden in vegetation for the entire day while its eyes are closed), the best thing to do is to returnthey feed.Never try to capture a fawn or calf, evenWild At Heartthe bird to its nest. If it is not possible to access theif it appears to be sick or injured. Instead, record itsSamantha Fox: 480-595-5047nest, place the nestling in an artificial nest at a lowerlocation and contact the nearest department office. IfBirds of Prey - 24/7. Statewide, Phoenix, location as close as possible to the original location. a fawn or calf attempts to follow you, gently push onCave Creek/CarefreeSecure the nest directly to the tree with string or wire,its shoulders until it lies down.Orphaned deer and if necessary, but be sure that the nest opening remainselk that are hand-raised lose their fear of people andSouthwest Wildlife Rehabilitation accessible.If the nest was damaged in a fall, remodelbecome dangerous as they mature, especially the males& Education Foundationit as necessary or provide an artificial nest like aand they cannot be returned to the wild and often haveLinda Searles: 480-433-5656small basket or box lined with dry grass, soft cloth, orto be euthanized. Limited space at appropriate facilitiesLarge and Small Mammals. No Birds. shredded paper.The parents may be wary of the and disease concerns make it very difficult to find24/7 -Rio Verde and Scottsdale.new location or nest and might take ahomes for hand-raised deer few hours before they approach. If and elk orphans. If you haveMammals, Specializes in Newborns, Rehabilitatorthe parents do not return after a taken a young deer or elkSherri Sweet: 480-988-5552few hours, contact the nearestfrom the wild, immediately8 am - 9 pm daily. Gilbert and East Valleylicensed rehabilitator. take it back to exactly where you found it. Do NOT releaseEast Valley WildlifeSome birds, such as quail, ducks,it in a different location; itsNancy Eilertsen: 480-814-9339and geese, nest on the ground inmother will not find it. IfBirdsDucks, pigeons, and doves. Arizona. If you or your pet discoversyou cannot return it to theChandler SE. a nest with eggs, the best thing to dowild, call the closest Arizona is leave it alone and avoid the area.Game and Fish DepartmentLiberty Wildlife Rehabilitation FoundationThe parents are likely to return if theoffice immediately. AfterKathryn Orr: 480-998-5550nest is left undisturbed. If you startlenormal business hours call theBirds. Small Mammals. Reptiles. Amphibians.a family of quail and the youngdepartments radio dispatch7 am - 9 pm -Phoenix Metro, Statewidedisperse, leave the area and wait forroom at 623-236-7201. V I S I T H I S T O R I C W I C K E N B U R GSERAPE BLEUFinal LogoFul ColorShop for the perfect outfit or gift atSerape Bleu, a boutique with exceptional selection, style and service.164 N. Tegner StreetWickenburg, AZ928.232.2600 SERAPEBLEU.COMOPEN DAILYMON-SAT 10 AM-5 PMSUN 11 AM-4 PMFOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAMPHOTO BY KALEE TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHYArizonaRealCountry.com October 2021 7'