05/11/2026
It's nesting season, which is such a beautiful time of year for the birds and us to enjoy 🐣.
With fledglings starting to leave nesst in the coming weeks we wanted to share some good info from the folks at the in order to best support our feathered friends in their journeys 🧡.
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Oh no! You’ve found a baby bird on the ground, apparently alone and in distress. 🐥
Its tiny chirps may pull at your heartstrings, and it can be tempting to spring into action—but, not all baby birds need rescuing. That's why it's so important to stop and assess the situation.
If they do need your help, how to help them depends on a few factors: does this bird need immediate medical attention? And is it a nestling or a fledgling?
Take a look at this graphic to determine how and when to assist baby birds...
🖌️: Julie Rossman/Audubon