I also contact key falconers and potential finders such as LRKs in their area or further afield in the case of wandering falcons. We notify the losts and founds in Cage and Aviary and also in the Falconers Magazine. Additionally, I fax a list each week of every lost, found and seen reports to other agencies, such as Raptor Lifeline, otherwise the system would not work in such a successful way. I spend a lot of time on the phone because I want to find the owners of the found birds and track the lost ones. If the bird is currently registered with the IBR when found there is no further charge.
Security is paramount.
Some finders do not wish to be known and will hand over at a neutral place such as a Police Station, or a friends house, thus protecting their security. This all takes time and phone calls. When a bird is found by a member of the public I ring around until I find a falconer to pick it up, house it and look after it until I can find or contact the owner. These falconers are IBR registered keepers and other falconers I know. If the bird is not registered I also ask for a fee to be paid.