Fledgling birds who have left the nest are still learning to fly and may only do short, hopping flights. Do not give food or water unless advised by a staff member.īRANCHER OF FLEDGLING: During the spring and summer, when many baby birds are leaving the nest and figuring out life as a bird, a bird may be on the ground but not in need of help. If the bird must stay overnight with you, please contact the Sanctuary for further instructions. Baby birds who do not have feathers need to be kept warm using a heating pad. Contact the Sanctuary as soon as possible time is an important factor. If you cannot find or reach the nest, or if the bird is obviously in need of help, please place the bird in a nest-like structure (such as a bowl or cup lined with paper towels) in a cardboard box and keep in a quiet, dark location. Birds do not have a well-developed sense of smell and the parents will return to care for the baby even though you have handled it. If you are able to locate the nest, return the baby bird to it.
If the baby bird does not have feathers yet or only has feathers on parts of its body, first attempt to find the nest that the baby may have fallen from. NESTLINGS: A bird that is dependent on its parents for warm and nutrition a requires a nest structure for support.
Nestling, Fledgling/ Brancher and Juvenile. STEP #2 If the bird is perceived to be orphaned.Īltricial birds (example: songbirds) and partial altrical (example:raptors) birds have three main stages in development. If you are not sure if the bird needs help, please call us and we can help you determine what to do before attempting to capture and possibly endanger yourself or the bird. If the bird is difficult to catch, this is usually a good sign that the bird does not need help.
If you need immediate assistance email: someone will respond as soon possible.Īll native birds are protected by state and federal laws. If you call before or after our business hours, please leave a voicemail and one of our staff will return your call on next business day. (Open hours are Tues-Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 12-4pm)ĭo not contact the Sanctuary by Facebook if you have an injured/orphaned bird, this page is not monitored regularly by bird care staff. If you have already been advised by your wildlife officer to bring it to the Sanctuary please contact the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in advance at 419-884-HAWK(4295). If you have found a bird in need of assistance and/or medical attention, take a moment and read through this page to determine the best plan of action to help the bird. After-Hour Assistance and General Information
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