WHEN YOU FIND A BABY BIRD.

Babies end up on the ground for a number of reasons. Sometimes an overeager nestling literally jumps out of the nest in its attempt to be fed first. Predators attack nests and babies fall to the ground. Strong winds end heavy rains can damage nests

WHAT DO YOU DO?

IF AT ALL POSSIBLE....RETURN THE BABY TO ITS NEST. The parents will not reject their Baby or harm it in any way if you touch the babies. Try to reunite the family as soon as possible.

If the nest has fallen or must be moved, follow these simple directions:

1. Uses round plastic container, the approximate size of the nest. A margarine tub makes an excellent nest. Put lots at holes in the sides and bottom for drainage and ventilation. The holes must be made with a hot nail (they must be melted through, not poked).

2. Finds a good location for the new nest in a tree or on a building as close to the original site as possible. It should be high enough to protect it from predators.

3. Secure the new nest container with nails so it will not tip over.

4. Using pieces of the original nest, line the plastic container. Do not use leaves, pieces of fabric, tissue, string, yarn or lint; they can become entangled in the babies legs or clog the drain holes.

5. Gently place the babies in their new home. It is ideal if the parents are watching you do this.

6. Leave the area and remain out of sight. If the parents are around, they will respond to the babies calls for fond. Sometimes it may take up to 2 hours for the parents to accept the "new" nest.

	HATCHLING New born; blind, naked dependent upon parents Belongs in the nest.
	NESTLING Feathers beginning to grow, eyes open, still very dependent on parents. Belongs in the nest.
	FLEDGLING can hop about but say not fly yet; a very dangerous time for the young bird but very necessary time to learn how to survive from parents; it will not stay in a nest Does not belong in the nest.

REMEMBER ....
ALL BABY BIRDS DO BEST WHEN CARED FOR BY THEIR OWN PARENTS.
LETS DO ALL WE CAN TO KEEP THEM TOGETHER