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Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center works to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured wild birds. When people see or find an injured bird, where do they turn?
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If they're like most of the kindhearted people in our Florida Keys community, they call the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center Hospital. Why? Because they know the bird will receive the best possible care. They can also expect that they will be taken seriously when they call- with immediate assistance provided by dedicated, compassionate wild bird rehabilitators and interns in a warm, caring environment. Our bird rehabbers have touched the lives of thousands of sick or injured birds– whether they faced an urgent need, suffered disease or needed a refuge and resting spot. The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center offers the only Bird Hospital from Key Biscayne and the Everglades to Marathon, a radius that is approximately one-hundred miles. We exist to serve our precious wildlife that is so important to our ecosystem. We are here to Keep Them Flying.

Would you like to help support our mission outside of our Wild Bird Hospital? We are currently looking for community mem...
10/21/2026

Would you like to help support our mission outside of our Wild Bird Hospital?

We are currently looking for community members who are interested in helping at our Sanctuary as a Docent & Gift Shop Volunteer! You will have the opportunity to interact with guests from all over the world visiting our Wild Bird Sanctuary and assist them in our volunteer run pop-up gift shop. If greeting guests and helping with our gift shop interests you, please apply to volunteer with us today!

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Thank you to our Owl-O-Ween Spooktacular sponsor, R. Hendrick Construction🎃R. Hendrick Construction is a locally owned I...
10/21/2026

Thank you to our Owl-O-Ween Spooktacular sponsor, R. Hendrick Construction🎃

R. Hendrick Construction is a locally owned Islamorada contractor specializing in concrete repairs. Their quality work and friendly service makes them an excellent choice for your contracting needs. They have been wonderful supporters of the Wild Bird Center for years, and we cannot thank them enough!

This Gray Catbird came into our care on Friday. It was originally found unable to fly, due to a suspected collision, and...
10/20/2026

This Gray Catbird came into our care on Friday. It was originally found unable to fly, due to a suspected collision, and was brought to us by a member of the public. Upon examination, there was swelling of its right humerus along with slight discoloration and bruising. We have been focused on pain management as it begins to regain some mobility and perching abilities. Although, it has been a touch-and-go journey with this patient, as it is with many songbirds and collisions. Our team is working to ensure the best quality of care and outcome for this bird.

Happy this week we are introducing our fall Environmental Education Intern, Claire! Claire grew up in Columbia, South...
10/19/2026

Happy this week we are introducing our fall Environmental Education Intern, Claire!

Claire grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and graduated from Furman University with a B.A in Biology and Sociology in 2025. During her time at college, she interned as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern with Carolina Wildlife Center. There, she discovered a love for songbirds and wildlife rehabilitation. After graduating she worked in environmental education roles in a variety of coastal environments, including Jekyll Island, Chincoteague Island, Wallops Island, and Assateague Island. In these roles, she had the opportunity to teach learners of all ages, and further grow her love of teaching people about the environment and conservation. She is excited to grow her knowledge of the Florida Keys ecology and to support the mission of FKWBC! Claire loves hiking, snorkeling, and shelling in her free time. Her favorite birds are nighthawks and roseate spoonbills!

Join us in welcoming Claire to Team Wild Bird 🦩

⚠️ Mystery Bird ID Reveal ⚠️The correct answer is a Sora! This bird has brown and gray plumage but a distinctive yellow ...
10/18/2026

⚠️ Mystery Bird ID Reveal ⚠️

The correct answer is a Sora! This bird has brown and gray plumage but a distinctive yellow beak. It makes a whinny call whenever startled. Each fall and spring, this species migrates hundreds of miles to Central and South America.

Thank you to our Owl-O-Ween Spooktacular sponsor, Kelly Randin🎃Kelly Randin with RE/MAX is a true Keys local and Real Es...
10/17/2026

Thank you to our Owl-O-Ween Spooktacular sponsor, Kelly Randin🎃

Kelly Randin with RE/MAX is a true Keys local and Real Estate professional! She specializes in luxury waterfront properties, primary residences, single family homes, vacation homes, new construction, investment opportunities, and relocations. For a local's guide to Keys neighborhoods and real estate market, contact Kelly for your buying and selling needs!

On Monday, this Broad-winged Hawk came in after colliding with a vehicle. This is unfortunately a common occurrence for ...
10/17/2026

On Monday, this Broad-winged Hawk came in after colliding with a vehicle. This is unfortunately a common occurrence for this species. This time of year is peak migration season for Broad-winged Hawks in the Florida Keys. Our team initially treated them for abrasions on their right side. However, its injuries have begun to show improvement such as increased range of motion, stronger perching abilities, and more interest in food. Our team is hopeful that under careful care and supervision, this Broad-winged Hawk will continue to improve on its rehabilitation journey!

10/16/2026

Happy Freedom Friday 🪷

Today our team released a rehabilitated Common Gallinule! This bird was originally found exhibiting head trauma and transported to our center by a member of the public. After over two weeks of treatment, it showed signs of improvement such as increased eating and weight gain. We were then able to release this bird into the Florida Everglades, where its species commonly lives!

⚠️Mystery Bird ID⚠️This bird can be found amongst freshwater and brackish wetlands. It also happens to be the most abund...
10/15/2026

⚠️Mystery Bird ID⚠️

This bird can be found amongst freshwater and brackish wetlands. It also happens to be the most abundant rail species in North America. It is a specialist on seeds and aquatic invertebrates.

Any guesses?

Thank you to University of Miami Alternative Breaks for volunteering with us! This year, nine UM students spent their fa...
10/14/2026

Thank you to University of Miami Alternative Breaks for volunteering with us! This year, nine UM students spent their fall break helping prepare our pre-release enclosures before our busy winter season. They assisted us with building new perching, cleaning pools, recycling monofilament and deep cleaning our shorebird enclosures.

Thanks to umalternativebreaks we are prepped and ready for pelican season!

Address

93600 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL
33070

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7am - 7:30pm
Friday 7am - 7:30pm
Saturday 7am - 7:30pm
Sunday 7am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+13058524486

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