10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2016

I asked a group of wildlife rehabilitators: “What are some of the Worst Bird Myths? Had they been able to make the jawbone talk, no doubt its first words would be, “You can’t put a baby bird back in the nest, because the parents will smell your hands and abandon it.”. Feel free to vent!”. million-year-old early human.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 183

Wildlife Rehabilitation Porcupines Raccoons Birds 183

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 14, 2015

A parent bird’s instinct to feed and protect their young is very strong, and they will not willingly abandon their babies. Bird brought in by a cat or dog. Suspect” dog or cat interactions. Unfortunately a bird’s nest location is not always perfect. Putting a baby bird back in its nest is not always the right thing to do. *A

Wounded 256

Wounded Rescue Medical Cats 256

10,000 Birds

MAY 25, 2011

Four several years, I’ve been a volunteer at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. I know about the common mistakes people make when they find young birds, assuming that because they’re on the ground with no other birds in sight they must be abandoned or in need of rescue. It was still alive.

Seattle 219

Seattle Wildlife Rehabilitation Rescue Dogs 219