28/10/2025
🌟 What To Do If You Find a Fledgling 🌟
At this time of year we often see young birds sitting or jumping on the ground with no parent in sight. 🐣 This is normal behaviour and is not a cause for concern.
As tempting as it is to 'rescue' a young bird on the ground, in most cases it is not necessary, and may, in fact, drastically reduce its chances of survival.
Only remove a bird as a last resort when you are certain it needs your help, such as if it is:
🐥 injured
🐥 definitely abandoned
🐥 definitely orphaned
Otherwise the best course of action is to leave the bird alone. If you think the fledgling may be in danger, it should be put in a safe place off the ground, ideally in a tree or shrub.
If possible, stay and watch the baby bird from a distance, preferably from inside. If you don't have time to sit and watch the bird, try to go back in a few hours to the place you saw it.
If it is still there, it is worth picking it up and bringing them to a vet clinic or contacting a wildlife shelter. 💕
