Spring came late this year, but it’s here now. My crocuses
are spent, and there are pear and cherry buds EVERYWHERE. Before you know it, there
will be nests full of hungry birdlings. What should you do if you find a lost
baby bird? That depends. If the “baby” has feathers, it isn’t lost, and it’s no
baby. It’s a fledgling learning to fly. Mom and Dad are nearby, watching and
feeding until it’s airborne. If it’s naked, pick it up and return it to the
nest. Don’t worry. Most birds don’t have a good sense of smell. Your help won’t
cause them to reject their baby. If you can’t find the nest, put Junior on a
tree branch. It will holler until help arrives. Don’t try to feed it. Don’t
take it home. If it’s a duckling or gosling, don’t put it in the water. Unless it’s
stuck down a storm drain, it’s better off where it is.
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