That's Hard To Swallow
Posted by Kathy on July 6, 2003
Q: a baby bird has been abandoned by the mother bird in my yard what should I do with it and how can it be fed until I know what to do with it...please reply a.s.a.p. thank you
A: This is a very common misconception. Baby birds that are old enough to leave the nest and fly a bit still need to be fed by their parents and are called fledglings. Although it may appear that your fledgling is abandoned, if you watch from a disant (hidden) location, I think you'll find the parents are regularly returning with food. Don't disturb the fledgling and over time it will become more adept at flying and finding food and become totally independent.
John Wiessinger ( July 7, 2003)
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