photo © Jeff Catlin

The internet has opened a vast network of birding and conservation information to the average citizen. From “conservation alerts” to mailing lists to information packed web sites, we have the power at our fingertips to make a difference like never before. We have provided links to resources which we find to be particularly useful for our members. If there is a non-commercial website that you feel should be added, please contact our webmaster.

Injured / Orphaned Birds

***IT IS A FEDERAL OFFENSE UNDER THE MIGRATORY BIRD ACT TO CARE FOR A MIGRATORY BIRD WITHOUT A FEDERAL PERMIT***

Do not attempt to pick up an injured hawk or large owl - their talons can be dangerous. If possible, put a large box over the bird then place a weight on the box to protect it from cats until help can arrive.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources maintains an online registry of wildlife rehabilitators, categorized by animal group.  Click here to see that registry.  Some other resources are listed below.

Wildlife Rehab of Greenville
Phone: (864) 233-0339
*WRG's recorded message instructs callers on what to do when an injured or orphaned animal is found and which volunteer to call for more information.

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
P.O. Box 1484
Indian Trail, NC 28079
email: waterfowlrescue@aol.com
Phone: (704) 668-9486

Carolina Wildlife Care
5551 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
email: carolinawildlifecare@sc.rr.com
(803) 772-3994

Injured Birds of Prey in/near Spartanburg, SC:
Dr. Bledsoe (veterinarian)
Animal Medical Center
1335 Drayton Rd
Spartanburg SC 29307-5106
Phone: (864) 585-4634

North Carolina Wildlife Rehabilitators
(search by county)

Injured Birds of Prey in/near Greenville, SC:
Bob McGinn for information and assistance at
(864) 268-8592(H)
(864) 419-0586(Cell)
Bob has a Federal permit authorizing him to rehabilitate these birds.

Bird Clubs and Organizations

National Audubon Society
Hawk Migration Association of North America
eBird
Carolina Birds Listserv
Carolina Bird Club
Great Backyard Bird Count
Birdnet
Birding Checklists of the US
American Birding Association
North American Bluebird Society
South Carolina Breeding Bird Atlas
Searchable Ornithological Research Archive (SORA)
Whatbird bird ID website

Conservation Groups

Commercial Groups

Ventures, Inc. (Simon Thompson)
Wild Birds Unlimited (Greenville, SC)
Eagle Optics