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WILDLIFE HOSPITALS
www.uksafari.com/wildlifehospitals.htm FOUND AN INJURED BIRD? Young orphaned bird? Many of you will often find what seems to be an orphan bird and too young to be out of the nest especially during the months of May, June, and July. If the bird is uninjured you should ask yourself, "Is it really an orphan?" Nine times out of ten the answer is no! Look for nests in nearby trees and shrubs. They are usually well hidden and hard to get to. If you can find the nest, simply put the bird back in it. It's a myth that the parents will not care for young birds that have been touched by humans. In fact, birds have a poor sense of smell. If you can't find the nest, put the baby bird in a shrub or tree - somewhere up off the ground. You can even provide a substitute nest by tying a berry basket (with drainage) up in a tree. Most often this is all the help a baby bird needs. As soon as you leave, the parents, who were probably watching you the whole time, will return and continue to feed the fledgling. If you want to be sure the parents are still around, observe the baby bird from a long distance, If the parents don't return to an undisturbed nestling in two hours, something may be wrong. The parents may have been killed by predators or hit by a car. Don't worry if you only see one parent. A single parent can raise the young alone. Seeking help from professionals: If you have an injured bird, It is a very common problem that you will sometimes struggle to get hold of a rescue centre who will take the bird or a sympathetic vet who will treat the bird and try and save it’s life rather than put it to sleep. There are many rescue centres out there but many of them are often too far away for you to travel to, it is the same problem with the vets. read more... |
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