If you determine that an animal needs care, you can contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for assistance. It is illegal to take an animal from the wild to care for or keep as a pet. These animals sometimes end up wandering into populated areas, being attacked by domestic animals, being hit by cars, or even injuring people. Young wildlife cared for by humans often end up attached to people, with natural little fear. Animals that are taken by people and later released into the wild are at a disadvantage, as they lack the skills needed to find natural food and cover. Well-meaning people who take young animals out of the wild are actually harming the animals' chances of becoming normal adults. Unless you see clear signs of injury or sickness, it’s best to leave young animals in the wild. Young animals belong in the wild and though they might seem alone, their parents are often nearby and visit from time to time. It’s almost always best to leave wild animals alone, even if you find a young animal that seems weak or orphaned. If you determine that a baby bird needs care, you can contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for assistance. Young birds naturally have a lower survival rates, which keeps populations in balance with available resources.īirds are protected by law. If you find a fledgling near a road or exposed to danger, it can be moved to a safer, sheltered location nearby.
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While it is spending some time hopping around on the ground learning how to fly, the parents are usually nearby still taking care of it. If you find a fledgling (a young, fully feathered bird) outside the nest, leave it alone. The parents will not reject it if you touch it. If you find a hatchling or nestling (young bird without feathers) outside the nest, you can try to return it to its nest or create an artificial nest. While baby birds may look helpless, they usually do not need your assistance unless you see clear signs of injury (e.g., a broken wing).
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