HAWKE Believes In The Four R's
RESCUE - Receive the bird or animal as soon as possible
REHABILITATE - Provide food, medication, clean cages, treat wounds and provide release training. This to achieve our most important goal
RELEASE - Return the animal or bird back to the wild, fit and healthy
RE-EDUCATE - Adults and children to prevent abuse, inform newcomers, teach respect and protection of wildlife and our fragile environment
IF YOU FIND WILDLIFE IN TROUBLE:
DO print out and keep this page so you will have our phone number and information to help wildlife.
DO help wildlife by picking up trash such as plastic bags, six-pack holders and fishing line. Millions of birds and mammals such as dolphins, sea turtles, manatees and other creatures swallow bags or get caught in the line or six-pack holders and can drown or starve to death.
DO read about wildlife and become familiar with the birds, mammals and plants around you. We have bald eagles, wood storks and other endangered species here in Florida. Learn to look and appreciate your environment.
DO recycle your newspapers, cans, glass, and plastic and try to cut down on waste for our landfills.
DO NOT pick up an injured bird or mammal. They can hurt you with their beak, teeth or claws. An adult can use gloves or a net to get the wildlife safely in a box. Call HAWKE! .
DO NOT attempt to feed or handle the bird or mammal.
DO NOT keep wild birds or mammals as pets. It is illegal for people without federal and state permits to possess wildlife.
DO NOT disturb baby birds or mammals unless they are hurt or in danger. Baby birds can be returned to the nest or a new nest can be made from a basket or container and put in the nearest tree. The parents should return within an hour and will accept their young even though you touched them. Birds cannot smell. Orphaned baby birds need special diets. Keep them warm and call HAWKE right away. Baby mammals can BITE and carry rabies so do not touch! Call HAWKE for advice.
DO NOT shoot or harm birds. All birds with the exception of the English sparrow, pigeon, starling, and parrot, are protected by federal and state laws. There is a hunting season on certain game birds such as doves, but you must have a hunting license and follow hunting regulations. Call the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission toll free at 1-800-342-9620 to report wildlife violations or for more information.
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Where You Can Get Help
If you live in St. Johns, Clay or Flagler Counties of Florida,
and you need assistance with an injured animal,
please call H.A.W.K.E. at (904) 692-1777;
or, call the St. Johns Veterinary Clinic at (904) 824-8123.
If you DO NOT live in these counties, and DO live in Florida, please call the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission at 1 (800) 342-9620. They will direct you to the nearest Rehabilitation Center or wildlife veterinarian.
If you DO NOT live in Florida, call your local sheriff or police (do not use a 911 number), and ask them for the name of a local wildlife care center.
H.A.W.K.E. can not answer questions concerning animals outside its immediate area. Our staff and telephone lines are limited because H.A.W.K.E. is a Volunteer organization which is offered as an act of Love for our Animal Friends. Please, be considerate.
For More Information Contact:
Melanie Cain-Stage
P.O. Box 188
Elkton, FL. 32033
(904) 692-1777
E-Mail: helphawke@windstream.net
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