These species hop out of nest as late nestlings and hang out quietly in nearby shrubs (for ground nesters) and trees for all of them ('branchers'): They should not be huddled on the ground, or hiding in grass or behind the shed, etc.Any of these on the ground should be investigated as to why. These species fly straight out of the nest: all swallows, black & mtn chickadee, all woodpeckers, bushtit, mountain & western bluebird, pine siskin, red crossbill, pygmy, white breasted, and red breasted nuthatch, Say’s Phoebe, all hummingbirds, Vaux’s swift, western tanager (also brancher), western wood pewee.Species + Age + Health + Location + Situation Renesting takes thought and planning, and the bird needs a health assessment before renesting. In some cases when the nest just fell, perhaps. Never put babies in another fake nest away from the other babies.All young birds with feathers are NOT fledglings.IF the bird is physically unable to fly and is not a healthy, active, agile fledgling.Birds that are immobile, listless, subdued, look distressed, do not try to escape - need help.Know the species, age, and health to decide what to do.Not all young birds spend time on the ground - only ground foraging species do.Fledglings are horribly misunderstood generally, even by those we think should be authorities.Some babies leave the nest before they can fly, but they should be well-hidden in shrubs and trees, not out in the open, easy prey. Birds do not 'learn to fly''!!! They are either not developed enough to fly yet or are injured.Not out in the open where they are at risk. Others spend time well-hidden in dense shrubs or trees. Many fledglings fly straight out of the nest. Most baby songbirds should never be on the ground.Please ignore all infographics that have simplified what to do if you find a baby bird!.Downy, walking babies? Precocial, scroll down.These birds will not survive without help. Babies can be abandoned by parents: runts, diseased, parasite infested, injured, or on the ground (where some birds will not go to care for babies, like swallows).Not all babies that are easy to catch are in danger.Put bird in anything you have, a bag, box, shirt, whatever.Do not pet, sweet talk, or stare at bird.DO NOT pull the wings out! This can misalign fractures.Step Three: HELP THE BIRD - TAKE A PICTURE & TEXT US. Fell? How far? From what and onto what? With tree limbs?. ![]() Cat? Car? Other predator? All must come in.Window? All must come in, regardless of how or if they fly.T hen, scroll down to When to Rescue a Baby Bird section below. ![]() This is the quickest way to know what to do.
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