Bird Recovery, Field Stabilization, and Transport Unit. The Bird Recovery and Transportation Unit is responsible for recovering live and dead oiled birds and transporting them to stabilization units, rehabilitation facilities, and/or morgues as appropriate. Success at recovering impacted birds (especially mobile birds) depends on proper technique and timing. Only skilled and experienced staff should recover live birds. Once recovered, impacted live birds should be transported to the designated field stabilization site or rehabilitation facility as soon as possible. Field stabilization is the initial care provided to animals after their recovery and prior to rehabilitation. Field stabilization generally occurs close to the point of recovery and is intended to increase an animal’s chances of a successful rehabilitation. Field stabilization may consist of providing fluids, food, and warming or cooling of the animal, depending on the circumstances. Field stabilization may not be utilized in all spills, depending on the location and circumstances of the incident. Appropriate measures must be undertaken by the Wildlife Branch to ensure that dead animals are recovered appropriately, identified, documented and held until the trustees approve disposal, or as directed by appropriate trustee agencies. The prompt removal of disabled and dead oiled animals from the environment can be critical to minimize the effects of secondary oiling (e.g., the impacting of predators and scavengers). The Wildlife Branch, in consultation with the trustee agencies, will develop incident specific protocols and authorizations for removing and handling dead oiled birds for each incident. All oiled animals, both live and dead within the spill area, should be recovered and processed as appropriate or as directed by an appropriate trustee agency. Live unoiled animals will only be collected under special circumstances under the guidance of the Wildlife Branch and in coordination with trustee agencies. WDFW Field Stabilization Trailer Deployment Considerations The following deployment site needs should be considered prior to deploying the WDFW Field Stabilization trailer: Vehicle access adequate for a semi-tractor and trailer; Parking space for one 53-foot semi-trailer; Parking spaces for eight personal vehicles; On-site fresh water: while an available hydrant is the preferred option, deliveries via truck may be a viable option; Ability to deploy perimeter fencing with locking gates; A restroom (or Sani can) will be required to be on s...
Bird Recovery, Field Stabilization, and Transport Unit. The Bird Recovery and Transportation Unit is responsible for recovering live and dead oiled birds and transporting them to stabilization units, rehabilitation facilities, and/or morgues as appropriate. Success at recovering impacted birds (especially mobile birds) depends on proper technique and timing. Only skilled and experienced staff should recover live birds. Once recovered, impacted live birds should be transported to the designated field stabilization site or rehabilitation facility as soon as possible. Field stabilization is the initial care provided to animals after their recovery and prior to rehabilitation. Field stabilization generally occurs close to the point of recovery and is intended to increase an animal’s chances of a successful rehabilitation. Field stabilization may consist of providing fluids, food, and warming or cooling of the animal,
