Drive injured birds to Schuylkill Wildlife Rehab (AM)

*Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning volunteers neeeded!!

Injured bird drivers commit to being on standby in Indendence Mall and Center City, Philadelphia to receive and transport injured birds by 8am one or more mornings of the week throughout the monitoring season (Spring: April 1 - May 31, Fall: Sep. 1 - Nov. 15.) Volunteers can commit to a recurring day of the week, or sign up for a few specific mornings throughout the season. Additional, as-needed availability is welcome should the need for a substitute driver arise.

Monitors will communicate the need for a driver via the Bird Safe Philly Telegram channel, using the free Telegram app. Drivers should respond via the app to confirm their availability.

Drivers arrive at Independence National Historical Park (6th & Arch) by 7:50am, to pick up birds from monitors, then head to 2 Logan Square (18th and Arch St.) in time to pick up birds from monitors by 8 am. Monitors may directly hand off birds to drivers or may leave bagged, live birds in the designated Bird Safe Philly holding box located in the 2 Logan Square garage (entrance on Arch St., ring bell if door is closed.) Monitors will not leave birds in the box without confirming a driver is en route.

Drivers will take the bagged birds directly to the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic in Roxborough: 304 Port Royal Ave, Philadelphia, PA. For safely transporting birds, drivers should keep a box with a small towel handy, for cushioning the bags while en route to the clinic. Keep the box tucked safely on the floor of the vehicle.