#MAN TAKES IN RESCUE BIRDS HOW TO#

Very young birds won’t try to get away when you approach them slowly, talk to them quietly, and handle them gently. If you know the parent of a young bird is dead, take it inside to a warm, quiet, dark place. Keep pets away and watch from indoors to see if a parent returns (be patient, it may not happen immediately). You may also construct a substitute nest (a grass lined plastic container with holes punched in the bottom) and secure it to the nearest place where the nestling was found.

If you can’t find the nest or it is unreachable, put the bird into a bush or tree close to where it was found.

Contrary to popular belief, the parents will not be frightened off by your “scent” and will return to feed the baby if it calls for food. Returning a young cold bird to the nest will sometimes encourage the parent to push the baby out of the nest, as it is trying to remove a cold object away from other warm eggs or young. If the baby is not, you can simply warm the bird in your hands before returning it to the nest. However, make sure the young are warm to the touch.

If a featherless or down-covered bird is out of its nest, try to put it back.

Ask neighbors to take responsibility for their pets as well.

Know where nesting sites are located and keep cats and dogs indoors around the time you think the birds will fledge to avoid predation.

The parents will feed them during this period.

#MAN TAKES IN RESCUE BIRDS HOW TO#

It is normal for birds at fledging to be on the ground unable to fly! Birds need several days up to four weeks, depending on their species, to learn how to fly and forage for food.

Birds do not abandon young feathered chicks.

Make sure the bird is really in need of help.

Before rescuing baby or juvenile birds, you must first assess the situation.

Man takes in rescue birds