If you have some useful numbers or information to add, or suggestions for improvement, please contact Ken Borrie.
If you spot an orphaned or distressed bird or animal, a dead bird or animal, a raptor with a huge wing-tag, or a rare bird, you can contact the appropriate organization.
Marine Mammal incident reporting | 1-800-465-4336 | marine mammals found dead or in distress |
Marine Mammal Rescue | 604-258-7325 | marine mammals in distress |
Wild Bird Mortality Investigation | 1-866-431-2473 | dead raptors, water adapted birds, or 3 birds of any species in same geographic location |
BC Beached Bird Survey (BCBBS) | 1-877-349-2473 | seabird carcasses that wash up on shore; for database on the causes & rates of seabird mortality |
Wildlife Rescue Association, 5216 Glencarin Dr, Burnaby, V5B 3C1 | 604-526-7275 | birds & animals in distress |
Critter Care Wildlife Society, 481–216th Street, Langley, V2Z 1R6 |
604-530-2064 | injured or orphaned animals (NOT birds) |
OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehab), Delta | 604-946-3171 info@owlrehab.ca |
injured or orphaned Raptor (Hawk, Eagle, Owl): available 24hrs for Raptor Emergencies |
Wildlife Violation Report (BC Environment) | 1-800-663-9453 | violations of environmental law, including freshwater fishing violations, illegal wildlife kills, and disposal of hazardous materials into streams |
Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) | 1-877-952-RAPP (7277)![]() |
(also dangerous wildlife in an urban area) harassment of wildlife (e.g. photographers encroaching on Owls) report known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife, or environmental protection laws, except salmon-related violations which should be reported to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) at 1-800-465-4336 |
Fisheries and Oceans Observe Record & Report Hotline | 604-666-3500 (GVRD) 1-800-465-4336 |
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Emergency Management BC | 1-800-663-3456 | emergency pollution incident, such as an oil or chemical spill |
Rare Bird Alert (24 hour) |
604-737-3074 | To post report online: http://naturevancouver.ca/node/add/rare-bird-form; Please include email & photos if possible. |
Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust | 604-940-3392 | |
Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), Alaksen | 604-666-0143 | |
Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary | 604-946-6980 | |
YVR Wildlife Management | kkirkby@anatumbc.org | if you spot a raptor with a large number Tag on wing – report Tag No., Date, Wing tagged (L or R), detailed location (or co-ordinates) to Kristine Kirkby |
Terrafauna Wildlife Consulting | www.facebook.com/BCcranes |
Reporting Sandhill Crane sightings in BC |