Did you find a fledgling or a baby bird? #LetsPaws and take a look at what to do!
FIRST, SEE IF THE BABY BIRD HAS VISIBLE INJURIES
(UNABLE TO FLUTTER WINGS, BLEEDING, WEAK, OR ATTACKED BY ANOTHER ANIMAL).
IF IT APPEARS INJURED, CALL OC ANIMAL CARE AT (714) 935-6848.
What is a Nestling?
Nestlings are baby birds unfeathered, or covered in fluffy down. Nestlings will not survive long out of the nest.
What should you do if you find a Nestling?
· If easy to locate and safe to do so, place the nestling back in the nest.
· Observe from a distance for an hour to ensure its parents return.
· Don’t worry! Birds have a poor sense of smell, so handling a young bird will not cause its parents to abandon it.
What is a Fledgling?
Fledglings are feathered juvenile birds typically seen 1-2 days hopping on the ground. Parents are likely still feeding and watching it from a short distance away.
What should you do if you find a Fledgling?
· If in a dangerous or exposed location, gently herd the fledgling to nearby bushes or shelter.
· Observe from a distance for an hour to ensure its parents return.
· Removing a fledgling from the wild is an absolute last resort. Fledglings may appear dainty, but they are tougher than they look!
