SPCA Wildlife Center is Helping Protect Swallows

The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 160 wild patients, including many baby birds. This time of year, our local swallow populations are building their nests and laying their eggs. You can help keep them safe. Swallows are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. It is illegal to destroy a nest with eggs or chicks inside, however inactive nests can be removed. Swallows are beautiful birds who are not only a joy to watch swoop and fly, but also consume hundreds of insects every day, providing exceptional pest control. If you do not want swallows nesting on your property: Remove old nests before swallows arrive. It is illegal and inhumane to remove them once the birds have started using them. Place physical barriers on potential nesting sites. Wash away nests in construction (not in use) frequently. The birds will move to another location if they are unable to successfully construct a nest. Remember that swallows provide excellent insect control, especially with mosquitos If swallows are nesting on your property: Clean droppings frequently. Consider placing newspaper or tarps below nests for easy clean up. Enjoy the free insect control Swallows do not have a typical fledgling process where they are outside of the nest. If you find a baby swallow on the ground unable to fly, please call us at 831-264-5427.a72t2?usp=sharing Photos available: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11oohcCKLb5B_pX-RYn7Da8R9hD_a72t2?usp=sharing The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the only full service wildlife rehabilitation center serving Monterey County. We operate under permits from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Your support is extremely important to us, as we do not receive funding from any federal, state or local government agency. Each year, The SPCA Wildlife Center admits over 2,500 animals for treatment and care. Donate to help at spcamc.org/donate. SPCA Monterey County is your nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. The SPCA is not a chapter of any other agency and does not have a parent organization. They shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. They are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress. Online: www.SPCAmc.org Facebook: /SPCAmc Instagram: @SPCAmc Twitter: @SPCAmc