Finding a dead bird on campus can be sad, but its life does not have to end in vain. If you find a dead bird on campus, we recommend you take the specimen to the Academy of Natural Sciences. There is a 24-hour drop-station where you can ensure the body is put to a good “second use.” This station is located at the 19th St. entrance.
If you opt to transport the bird to the Academy, please put it in a Ziploc bag labeled with the following information: the date and time you found the bird, your name, the location you found the bird (be as specific as possible), the species (if you know it), and the likely cause of death.
Additionally, please log the sighting on the iNaturalist website. See this link for more information about logging sightings on the iNat website.
If you are unable to drop off the specimen on the day that you collected it, you must place the bagged bird in a freezer until drop-off can be arranged. (Note that it is illegal to possess a dead bird unless you plan to deliver it to the Academy.)