It is not unusual to find a baby bird on the ground during this time of year and the Division of Wildlife Resources has a reminder for such instances. Many birds are hatching and often leave their nests before they are able to fly. Some may also be blown out of nests during spring thunderstorms. “Baby birds usually chirp and call from the nest, waiting for their parents to bring food to them — and sometimes they get excited or agitated, which results in them falling from their perch,” shares DWR Migratory Game Bird Coordinator Jason Jones. If you find a baby bird on the ground, there are a few things you should know: Put it back in the nest if it doesn’t have feathers. Leave it alone if it has feathers. Don’t feed the bird. Don’t bother or move bird nests that have eggs or baby birds in them. Finally, you should never take a baby bird home. Most birds are protected by state and federal laws, and it is against the law in Utah to possess wild animals without special permits. Visit wildlife.utah.gov for more information.
