What to do When You Find a Baby Bird

By Jason Frederick, Vice President of the Space Coast Audubon Society

You find a baby bird what should you do?

Is the baby bird hurt or sick?
If yes, call a licensed rehabilitator.

If no; Does it have feathers?

If yes, it is a fledgling and the parents are nearby. If there are predators around, put it back in the nest and keep an eye on it because it may come out of the nest again. As long there are no predators around, the parents will take care of it.

If it does not have feathers, put it back in the nest it is still a nestling.

Are the parents still visiting the nest?

If yes, you did a great job and your job is done. Leave the area, but keep an eye out for your new addition.

If no, call a licensed rehabilitator.

The best chance for a nestling to make it to fledgling and then to make it to adulthood, is for the parents to take care of it.  

If you need help, or have questions, please call me at 321-449-9678. I will transport inured animals to the wildlife hospital, no dogs or cats.