Label date location, probable cause of death, Double bag, put in freezer.

Burke Museum always wants birds. If they don't need for collection, they need for classes teaching skin preservation.
Technically, unless you have a permit to transport, then you should find someone, or organization that is permitted to transport and give the carcass to them.
In reality, if you call the Burke first (206) 543-1668) there should be a problem.

See Burke Museum FAQ below:

What should I do when I find a dead bird?
A: To be valuable as scientific specimens, salvaged birds must have date and locality information. Include the time of day that the bird died (only if known accurately) and nature of death (e.g., window kill), along with any other associated observations, and your name and contact information in case we have questions when we prepare it. Never guess about data. Every specimen has the potential to be used in research, and wrong information is much worse than no information.

You can attach information to a bird by tying a tag to its leg, or by including a note written in permanent pen or pencil. Place the bird in a sealed plastic bag (such as Ziploc), freeze it, and transport it to the Burke Museum at your earliest convenience. If needed, call the Ornithology Office (206) 543-1668 for further instructions. The Washington Ornithological Society also collects salvaged birds for the Burke at its monthly meetings at the Center for Urban Horticulture.

Isn't it illegal for me to salvage dead birds?
A: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act gives federal protection to all but a handful of birds (including some game birds and invasive, introduced species such as the European Starling Sturnus vulgaris, House Sparrow Passer domesticus, and Rock Dove Columba livia (Pigeon). So, yes, technically, it is illegal to possess or transport most birds (or bird parts) without a permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

In practice, however, the local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office and the State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife allow the public to possess birds for the time needed to deliver them to an approved educational institution such as the Burke Museum. Thus, if you call one of these offices having found a dead bird, they will likely refer you to our Ornithology Division. You should not consider keeping the material for your own use.


Christine Southwick
N Seattle/Shoreline
clsouthwick at pugetsoundbirds.org
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On Wed, 20 Jul 2011, Mike Wagenbach wrote:

> Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:17:05 -0700
> From: Mike Wagenbach <wagen at u.washington.edu>
> To: Tweeters at u.washington.edu
> Subject: [Tweeters] flicker carcass
>
> Our windows claimed a flicker. I didn't hear the strike but I think it
> happened early this morning. I put the carcass in a refrigerator. Does
> anyone know of someone who wants it?
>
> Mike Wagenbach
> Seattle
>
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