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Mallard / BBWD Release 09/2023
Chuck-will's-widow Rehab and Release
Heron Release
Yellow-crowned Night Heron Release
It Takes a Village
With the help of private citizens, volunteers and local animal control agencies we receive over 1,400 injured, ill and orphaned wild birds annually. Click here to see some recent rescue stories.
What We Do
1,478
BIRDS AND BATS CARED FOR IN 2025
69%
RELEASED
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$500
AVERAGE COST
TO REHABILITATE
ONE PELICAN
$0
CHARGED TO GOOD SAMARITIANS WHO
BRING US WILDLIFE
For The Birds of Acadiana is supported solely through public and private donations. We do not receive state or federal funds. Your donation supports the operations of For The Birds of Acadiana, which cares for over 1,400 wild songbirds, waterbirds, seabirds, waterfowl, and bats annually, with an anticipated 15% increase in intakes each year. Depending on the species, the condition and the time in care, the average cost to rehabilitate one animal is between $100 and $500. Your contribution enables us to provide the best treatment for the birds in our care. DONATE TODAY.
Rehabilitation
Depending on the illness or injury, recovery may take just a few days or can involve weeks of extensive rehabilitation. Some birds require intense supportive care while others just need time to heal.
Some birds that are admitted to our rehabilitation center aren’t injured at all. Many birds admitted are orphaned, displaced or just too young to care for themselves. If they cannot be reunited with their parents, these wild babies are given special around the clock feedings and care.
Click here to see some recent rehab stories.
Educate
We advocate for the responsible concern and conservation of our federally protected feathered friends. State and federal laws protect nearly all wild birds.
Occasionally we are available for educational talks or presentations. Contact us for more information.
Release
We provide the highest quality of supportive care for all of our intakes in order to give them the best chance at returning to the wild. We have had countless successes over the years, and release day is an exciting moment for everyone involved.
Please take a look at our website to learn more about our mission and to see some of our recent releases.
Community Partners and Affiliates
For the Birds of Acadiana is proud to partner with Moncus Park to bring rehabilitated, federally protected birds to Lafayette’s premier 100-acre greenspace. This beautiful urban oasis provides the safe, healthy environment crucial for these birds to heal and rebuild their lives. Today, these resilient animals are truly thriving within the park's native landscapes, serving as a profound source of education, inspiration, and joy for thousands of weekly visitors.
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Our mission is further strengthened through our vital affiliation with the Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF). By aligning with LWF's statewide conservation advocacy network, we ensure our rehabilitation efforts meet the highest standards of ecological protection. Together, we are uniting local action with state-level expertise to champion biodiversity, support our wildlife community, and enrich the natural heritage of Acadiana.
