How to catch an injured bird?

[Johnv713]

Inwent to Homedepot and as usual i toss birdseeds for the little stinkers. One seem lethargic and gimpy when intried to get closer. He hopped away and i chased him in the parking lot for a few minutes but gave up because i didnt want him to get hit by a car. Prolly gonna go back tomorow to see if hes still there to trap him but i dont know how. Help!!!
Btw its sundown and i dont think animal control/group would come out for a bird.

 

[verna davies]

Can you borrow a big net on a long pole, the type used by fishermen. Maybe Home Depot will have something they will lend you.

 

[Johnv713]

went back today but didnt see him. Hope hes doing OK. Thanks

 

[tyleete]

I had to safely (haha) capture a seagull on a busy road outside a mall once. I went into the Michael's craft store to ask for an extra set of hands. The manager actually came out to help me. I took a large towel whilehe distracted it, and threw it over the whole bird. Then carefully picked it up and put it in one of my pet carrier till I got it to a rehabber. That's always been the safest way for me.