UPPER WEST SIDE -- The Wild Bird Fund is New York City's one and only wildlife rehabilitation center. "Our motto is a protective wing over New York City's wildlife," said Rita McMahon, Director, and ...

Two juvenile swans who were rescued from Prospect Park after an apparent dog attack are back home after a lengthy stint at the Wild Bird Fund. Looking almost good as new, the eight-month-old cygnets ...

Two of Prospect Park’s beloved swans are recovering at a wildlife clinic after they were attacked by what rescuers believe was an off-leash dog. The seven-month-old cygnets were rescued by wildlife ...

Spring is the busy season at the Wild Bird Fund, the only wildlife rehabilitation center to be found anywhere in the five boroughs. On a recent Monday afternoon, a constant procession of concerned ...

It's not easy being a bird in New York City, with the near-constant risk of running into a glass building or window, getting run over by traffic, and other urban hazards. But a group of volunteers ...

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Experts explain how it can do more harm than good. Feeding birds—whether at the park, by a pond, or in your own backyard—is a popular way to connect with these beautiful creatures. Hand-feeding wild ...

Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl, who captivated New Yorkers after escaping from Central Park Zoo last February, has died. The 13-year-old bird was found unresponsive on Friday by staff from the Wild Bird ...

In a significant move to protect both native songbirds and international species like the African Grey Parrot, a series of ...