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FALLEN BABY BIRDS
QUESTION
What should I do if I find a baby bird that has fallen out of a nest?
ANSWER
If you know where the nest is, return the baby bird to the nest. The parent birds will not smell your scent and reject the baby bird since most birds have a poorly developed sense of smell. If you cannot find the nest, make a substitute nest out of a little basket or flower pot. Put dried grasses or leaves in the container and put it near the place where you found the baby bird. Chances are, the parents will locate it and continue to care for the baby.
If you find a fledgling bird, one that is fully feathered and out of the nest but calling, leave it alone. The parents are nearby and will take care of it.
If you find an injured baby bird, or one that is truly orphaned, call your nearest Audubon Society to get the name of the closest bird rehabilitation facility. It is illegal to have a wild bird in your possession unless you are a licensed rehabilitator.
To care for a baby bird until you can get it to a bird rehabilitation facility, keep it in a warm, dark, quiet place, such as a shoe box with air holes in the lid.
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