If possible, work the bird into a small area or corner so that you may lessen the possibility of the bird doing further injury to itself. The use of a net, such as a butterfly net, should be reserved for those instances when hand capture is not possible since there is the possibility of hitting the bird with the frame of the net and causing further trauma. Some rescuers find that a mist net works well. Gently toss the net over the bird and then carefully remove the bird from the net. Place the bird in a brown waxless paper bag, secure with paper clip and label.
Dexamethasone is to be administered by trained volunteers only.
Extreme caution and specialized equipment must be used in handling these birds. If you do not have experience and proper equipment, do not attempt to handle the bird but call for help from a volunteer experienced in bird of prey handling. All raptors must be handled with leather gloves. Place both hands around the back of the bird holding it's wings in place with your forearms. Then hold the bird against your chest with it's legs pointing away from your chest.