Pocket Actions
Guidelines to respond to wildlife in need
If you find an injured wild bird:
- Immobilise it by throwing a large cloth over it.
- Find an adequately sized cardboard box and poke small air holes in it.
- Keep the animal away from your face, place it carefully in the box and close it well.
- Place the box in a warm, quiet, dark and safe place (never leave it outside the house; injured animals have a unique ability to escape).
- Call the Alkyoni Aegean Wildlife Hospital immediately to receive instructions on first aid and on ways of transporting the animal.
Τ: +30 22840 22931, +30 6944 741616 - Do not touch and do not speak loud close to the wild animal as it will get scared and anxious with unpleasant results.
If you find a sea turtle (read more here) on the shore or floating in the sea unable to dive, anywhere in the Cyclades, call NAXOS WILDLIFE PROTECTION at +30 697 6797070 or the local Port Police at once.
If you spot any other injured wild animal (e.g. hedgehogs) call the Alkyoni Aegean Wildlife Hospital immediately to receive instructions.
If you spot any other injured marine wild animal (e.g. monk seals, dolphins) on the shore or at sea contact the local the Port Police at once.
Watch Marios Fournaris, founder of Alkyoni Aegean Wildlife Hospital presenting in our ‘On the Land’ webinar
(Starts at 2:05:10 – 30 minute presentation)
Watch Naxos Wildlife Protection presentation by Sofia Lykouropoulou in our ‘In the Sea’ webinar
(starts at 01:28:38, 20 minute presentation)
Other ways to support wildlife
- Neuter domestic animals and strays, support neutering programs.
- Limit pets from outdoor roaming, keep them inside as much as possible.
- Volunteer with wildlife protection organizations in the Cyclades, such as Alkyoni or Naxos Wildlife Protection. Contact them to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
- Become a point of contact on your island for wildlife injury cases. (Contact Alkyoni to inquire further)
- Donate to wildlife protection organizations in the Cyclades, such as Alkyoni or Naxos Wildlife Protection.
