Relay Team Volunteers

Relay Team Volunteers
(Last updated 8/2006)

For eastern Nebraska call the RRC at
402-994-2009
or a volunteer listed below.

Toll-free for Greater Nebraska west of
Highway 14:
308-233-2OWL

If you have a raptor emergency, please contact a relay person near you or the nearest Nebraska Game & Parks Commission office.

Omaha
Denise Lewis 402-731-9869

Kearney
Laurel Badura 308-237-1496 (Home)
308-865-5332 (Work)

Lincoln
Elaine Bachel 402-488-7586
Carri Honz 402-483-4303
Janet Stander 402-525-8682

Elmwood
Betsy Finch 402-994-2009

Remember these important guidelines when you find an injured raptor:

Approach the bird from behind, if possible.
Cover the bird completely with a towel, blanket, jacket or any light-weight item.
Quickly restrain the bird under the covering.
As the bird calms down, gather the covering together, being careful to keep the bird covered completely. Be sure the wings are folded against its body.
Transfer the bird to a well-ventilated cardboard box as soon as possible.
Contact Raptor Recovery Nebraska or the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission immediately.
Do not attempt to treat or feed the bird yourself. Many well-meaning attempts have resulted in further injury or the death of a bird.