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The Bird Center of Michigan is committed to aiding birds, wildlife, and the environment through rehabilitation and public education.
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If you have found an injured or orphaned bird, please text a photo of the bird, your county location, and a BRIEF description of the situation to 734.761.9640. Please do not bring a bird to the Bird Center without speaking to a staff member first. If you have found a baby bird, please refer to the “Life Stages of Songbirds” chart on our website for instructions: https://birdcentermi.org/bird-help/. You can call the Bird Center at 734.761.9640 for tips on renesting, making a makeshift nest, or determining if the bird needs to be brought in for rehabilitation. NEVER offer a baby bird food or water. For non-emergencies, you can email our clinic staff at [email protected]. Please do not email if you have an injured or orphaned bird needing assistance. The Bird Center of Michigan strives to answer calls and texts right away. Please be patient if we do not answer your call right away, as we care for over 200 birds at a time during our busy baby season. We answer and respond to messages as fast as possible. While waiting for a response, please keep the bird in a box without any food or water. Do not attempt to give food or water to the bird. Do not release an injured bird.

11/02/2026

One of the best ways we can stealthily monitor our patients is through waterproof cameras placed secretly in their enclosures. This American Woodcock is just as secretive in care as they are in the wild, meaning it’s hard for us to observe their natural behavior when they’re busy trying to hide or flee from us. This patient is able to be secretly observed using our WYZE cameras. This way, we can monitor how often he forages for worms, determine what time of day he is most active in his enclosure, and record his natural behavior outside of handling.

10/22/2026

Finch Eye Syndrome (FES), also known as mycoplasmal conjunctivitis, can be prevalent during this time of year. We are currently seeing an increase in patients, primarily American Goldfinches and House Finches, with symptoms of this highly contagious eye infection caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma gallisepticum.

If you find a finch or other bird with crusted or swollen eyes, please try to safely catch the bird and take them to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator near you. To help prevent the spread of this disease, we recommend disinfecting your feeders regularly and taking your feeders down for at least two weeks to discourage the congregation of birds if found in birds visiting your feeders. Remember to regularly disinfect your feeders throughout the year.

Come fall and winter, there will be increased traffic at feeders and more opportunities for Finch Eye Syndrome and other diseases to spread.

You can help protect wild birds. Keep your feeders clean, watch for signs of illness, and help spread the word (and not FES)!

10/18/2026

Ovenbirds are one of the many migrating warblers that we see this time of fall, most commonly due to window strikes during their long journey South. Thankfully, with the right treatment, quick intervention, and careful hands, this striking bird was able to be released back into the wild to continue her trip! After one last look back, she zoomed off into the treeline without hesitation. From this point on, she will resume her journey as far South as parts of Venezuela, only returning to Michigan following warm weather in May.

10/15/2026

Each September, we have the pleasure of celebrating our incredible and dedicated team of volunteers by throwing our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party! Volunteers keep our mission alive by not only helping us around the clinic with various husbandry tasks, but also by participating in newly founded committees, helping transport birds in need of a lift to the clinic, and most importantly, by bringing their own unique skillset and bright ideas to the team. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

10/06/2026

This adult Killdeer came to us after becoming trapped in fresh tar, serving as a tough reminder that wildlife is constantly adapting to survive in a world increasingly shaped by humans. Killdeer have learned to nest and forage in parking lots, construction sites, and gravel roads, but when wildlife adapts to living alongside us, we have a responsibility to make those spaces safer for them, too. Every little bit of awareness, prevention, and care can make a difference, and this resilient little bird is a beautiful reminder that sharing our world means looking out for the wild neighbors who share it with us!

10/04/2026

Rehabilitated baby birds have a lot to learn before they’re ready to return to the wild, and sometimes one of the best teachers is another baby bird! When orphaned or displaced nestlings and fledglings are housed together with others, they can encourage each other to start self-feeding, explore new foods, and develop important social behaviors. When we don’t have other birds of the same species available, we may carefully pair birds of different species, like this Barn Swallow and Carolina Wren, to provide social enrichment and give them the opportunity to learn from one another. Even though they may not be the same species, having a companion can make a big difference as we prepare them for life in the wild. Shortly after, they were able to placed with others of their own species to help ensure their success and learn all the things they are supposed to.

10/02/2026

In late August, we were able to release our first clutch of Chimney Swifts this season! After several weeks in care, they were released into an active swift colony not far from our clinic, giving them the best possible opportunity to join other swifts and continue learning the skills they need to thrive in the wild. That evening, we estimated 200 to 300 swifts were flying overhead, serving as great mentors to our newly released patients as they learned to catch insects mid-air from adults.

09/30/2026

Happy ! This week, we are asking for donations of Simple Green, our most commonly used cleaning solution at the center that we use for everything from cleaning dirty dishes to scrubbing sticks and enclosures. This cleaning solution eradicates harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses which is essential in a rehabilitation setting. Help us keep our center clean and our patients safe by donating Simple Green off of our Amazon Wishlist at https://amzn.to/3ogNEFE

09/24/2026

As we have mentioned before, Chimney Swifts are one of the most specialized species we care for. Every year, we launch special training to refresh our team on how to care for these unique birds. Unlike our common backyard birds, Swifts cannot perch and do not gape to beg for food. Rather, they cling to vertical surfaces and chatter to express hunger. During their time in our care, it’s our job to adapt to their unique needs and help them learn important skills, such as flight and the ability to safely return to their chimney at night.

As always, caring for wildlife should only be done by licensed and trained professionals. Chimney Swifts are a protected species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, as are all native birds. If you find a bird in need of help, reach out to a rehabilitation clinic or individual found through the DNR’s website.

Consider donating for the care of special birds like the Chimney Swift at: https://birdcentermi.org/donate/

09/24/2026

For this we are asking for donations of Carnivore Care formula. We use this formula for a variety of patients of different life stages to provide them nutrients as they grow or recover from injuries while in rehabilitation. This formula is used in different mixtures we use to best replicate the nutrients different species need.

You can donate this much used formula and other much needed items on our Amazon wishlist at https://amzn.to/3ogNEFE

Thank you for your support!

Address

7800 Platt Road
Saline, MI
48176

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17347619640

Website

http://www.birdcentermi.org/

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