Injured Birds

It’s always distressing when you find an injured bird – fortunately there are some folk who are able and willing to assist.

Please keep in mind that the following people are volunteers and therefore may not always be available. Many also operate on a donation basis so if you are able, please express your appreciation the best you can.

If you need advice, make contact with one of the following persons who may be able to assist with advice only:

Maddie Oosthulizen: 082 528 8489

Jolene Fourie: 084 462 3088

The following are available for advice and possibly assistance, and are permitted by Cape Nature:

Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue Emergency, Betty’s Bay: Birds and Animals 060 861 5653 or 073 314 0674 (Michelle Watson)

Tweet Tweet Rescue and Rehab, Monte Vista, Cape Town   Contact by text only  071 517 7061

SPCA Wild Life Department    021 557 6155 or 078 638 3731

SANCCOB Cape Town: Seabirds only   021 557 6155 or 078 638 3731 – 

This information is up to date as of March 2026