BABY BIRDS

Leave them alone and they will fly home.

Is the bird really orphaned? Observe from a distance to make sure the parents are not feeding it. If you are worried dogs or cats may get to the bird, place it in a shrub or tree nearby off the ground. If the baby is not being cared for or is getting cold, you can help.

Make a suitable nest using a box of soft ‘nest' material, e.g. torn up tissues, keep warm with a warm, not hot, hot water bottle before contacting a shelter.

Do not feed - baby birds have a wide variety of dietary needs according to their species. A correct diet must be provided, so leave this to the wildlife shelter.

Do not give water - more harm is done by the baby bird getting wet and cold from the water so leave this to the wildlife shelter too.

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