What Should You Do If You Find a Baby Bird?

Spring time in British Columbia means that there will be plenty of wild baby animals of all shapes and sizes.

Residents are being cautioned to keep their hands to themselves as well as their cats and dogs in check especially around birds. From March to July birds are nesting and it could spell bad news for baby birds as predators can damage or destroys eggs and young birds.

Nestlings can sometimes fall out of their nest, and fledglings often spend time on the ground when they’re learning to fly, but many people might not know what to do if they find a baby bird.

“Keeping a close eye on your dog or cat will help save the lives of birds, especially since many species nest on the ground,” said BC SPCA animal welfare educator Meghann Cant. “Occasionally you may need to intervene if you find a baby bird, depending on whether the bird is a nestling or a fledgling.”

The BC SPCA has launched messaging to outline what people should and should not do if they encounter baby birds on the ground. Residents are also encouraged to purchase window decals that alert birds to the fact that there is a window where they plan to fly, as millions of birds die each year around the world from crashing into windows.