So you've found a bird that needs your help. These come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are pink and featherless while others are fully feathered and injured. What do you now? Read on and let's assess the situation together...
If you have found a nestling and it is responsive and uninjured, see if you are able to locate the nest that it has fallen out of. If you are able to, check that the nest is secure, then place the baby bird back in it's nest. After re-introduction to the nest observe for 1-1.5 hours. If the parents do not feed the chick, it was unsuccessful. Retrieve the chick for hand-raising.
If you are not able to do this, you have a few options. You can do nothing and leave the bird there which will result in it's untimely death. You can call your local wildlife rehabilitation center or you can try to care for the bird yourself.
Should you decide to care for the bird yourself, depending on the type of bird and it's age, it will have different needs. Be forewarned, that baby birds do require quite a bit of your time in it's early stages but if you're willing to put in the time, your efforts will be well worth it in the rewarding experience you'll gain.
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