![]() ![]() If not, and you’re unsure you can safely move the bird like this, get expert help. If a grounded bird’s wings are splayed, leave them as they are. Then you can pick up the bird using both hands on either side of its abdomen to support its body. Preferably, this should also cover the rest of the bird’s body, including the feet (to avoid scratches from claws when picking up the bird). So, before trying to move it, you should gently place a T-shirt or small, lightweight towel over the bird’s head. If a grounded bird cannot see, it won’t stress and struggle so much. If you can’t help reunite a baby bird with its parents, you should:Ĭall Wildlife Rescue Australia ( 1300 596 457) for advice. Almost all birds will accept their young back if they’ve been separated for less than 24 hours In other cases, baby birds often just need a little assistance to be reunited with their parents, and you can help by locating the nest in a nearby tree or shrub and returning the nestling. The parent birds will still keep feeding and protecting them and teaching them to forage for food. These birds can often be seen on the ground, flapping their wings and running and hopping to develop their flight muscles. Others – such as currawongs, magpies, and noisy miners – leave the nest well before they’re able to fly properly. Some birds – kookaburras and parrots, for example – can fly straight from the nest. If you come across a feathered baby bird on the ground, it’s best to leave it alone and watch from a distance while you wait to see whether its parents return. During this time, parent birds call and search for their young to feed them. If you find a baby bird on its own, check to make sure it really has been orphaned.īirds may outgrow their nests when still immature, and the parents continue to feed their young as they learn to forage and fly. If you get help from a bird rescue service like Wildlife Rescue Australia ( 1300 596 457), the bird shouldn’t need food or water for the short time it’s in your care. Injured or sick birds are generally too frightened to eat or drink, and trying to force-feed them can result in choking. keeping the bird away from disturbances such as noise, pets, or children.ĭon’t give the bird food or water.gently placing the bird in a secure, well-ventilated box.Injured or sick birds feel much better when wrapped in something protective wrapping the bird loosely in a blanket or towel – this helps to keep the bird calm and prevents movement that could do further damage. ![]() You can call our helpline for such advice on 1300 596 457Ĭaring for an injured bird or sick bird yourself entails: At the same time, please seek professional advice on how to help it. If the bird is seriously injured or diseased, you need to minimise its stress levels. ![]() The bird may be in shock but may recover quickly if monitored and kept safe. If you find an injured or sick bird, it needs to be kept still, quiet, and warm. ![]()
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