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In the spring, many birds fall out of their nests before they can fend for themselves.
Some of the babies are learning to fly, some are pushed out by nest mates, and others
are removed from their nest by larger birds, cats and people.
All wild birds, except for English house sparrows and starlings are protected by state
and federal law. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1972 prohibits individuals from
possessing wild birds (including bird parts, feathers and eggs) without special permits. It
is also unlawful to harass or deliberately destroy the nests of protected species. The
State of California Department of Fish and Game and the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service are the law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing the law. The current
fine for illegal possession of wild birds is $1000!
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP INJURED ORPHANED BIRDS
If you find a young wild bird that appears to be healthy, the best thing that you can do
is to carefully put it back into its nest. If the entire nest has fallen, try to place it where it
came from. If you cannot reach the nest, leave the bird where you found it so that its
mother can take care of it. If the bird is in an unsafe location (on the sidewalk, in the
street, full sun, etc.), place it in a safer location (a nearby bush or tree with some shade),
close enough so that its mother can still find it. The mother bird will not reject her babies
if they are touched by a human (please be careful because baby birds are fragile). Do not
attempt to care for the bird yourself. Even with the best intentions wild birds that are
cared for by untrained individuals generally do not survive.
If you find a wild bird that needs assistance, place it in a clean cardboard box or paper
bag lined with either a clean towel or paper towels. Be sure that there are air holes in
the box or bag before you place the bird inside. Keep the bird comfortably warm, but not
too hot. For baby birds, you may need to place the box on a heating pad set on low until
you can find help. Do not attempt to feed the bird and do not force it to drink. You may
place a small water dish near injured adult birds; baby birds should not be allowed near
water as they can become chilled easily if they get wet, or they may accidentally drown.
Contact the nearest wildlife rehabilitation facility (you can find the numbers on our
website), or the State of California Department of Fish and Game, as soon as possible.
Many injured and orphaned birds can be released back into the wild if they receive
appropriate care.
Some of the babies are learning to fly, some are pushed out by nest mates, and others
are removed from their nest by larger birds, cats and people.
All wild birds, except for English house sparrows and starlings are protected by state
and federal law. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1972 prohibits individuals from
possessing wild birds (including bird parts, feathers and eggs) without special permits. It
is also unlawful to harass or deliberately destroy the nests of protected species. The
State of California Department of Fish and Game and the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service are the law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing the law. The current
fine for illegal possession of wild birds is $1000!
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP INJURED ORPHANED BIRDS
If you find a young wild bird that appears to be healthy, the best thing that you can do
is to carefully put it back into its nest. If the entire nest has fallen, try to place it where it
came from. If you cannot reach the nest, leave the bird where you found it so that its
mother can take care of it. If the bird is in an unsafe location (on the sidewalk, in the
street, full sun, etc.), place it in a safer location (a nearby bush or tree with some shade),
close enough so that its mother can still find it. The mother bird will not reject her babies
if they are touched by a human (please be careful because baby birds are fragile). Do not
attempt to care for the bird yourself. Even with the best intentions wild birds that are
cared for by untrained individuals generally do not survive.
If you find a wild bird that needs assistance, place it in a clean cardboard box or paper
bag lined with either a clean towel or paper towels. Be sure that there are air holes in
the box or bag before you place the bird inside. Keep the bird comfortably warm, but not
too hot. For baby birds, you may need to place the box on a heating pad set on low until
you can find help. Do not attempt to feed the bird and do not force it to drink. You may
place a small water dish near injured adult birds; baby birds should not be allowed near
water as they can become chilled easily if they get wet, or they may accidentally drown.
Contact the nearest wildlife rehabilitation facility (you can find the numbers on our
website), or the State of California Department of Fish and Game, as soon as possible.
Many injured and orphaned birds can be released back into the wild if they receive
appropriate care.
| Wild Bird Facts |