A helpless-looking baby bird rescued in Austin last year. Photo: Asher Price/Axios
Sometimes in spring, baby birds make their way out of the nest before they're ready — either from a moment of overconfidence or wind from a storm.
Here's what to do when a fallen creature tugs at your heartstrings.
Check for feathers: If the baby's still bald, you can pick it up and place it in its nest.
If it has feathers: Leave it alone unless it's in immediate danger from, say, another animal.
Threat level: Don't take a bird home, and don't feed a baby bird.
Don't move nests that have birds or eggs in them.
Houston SPCA recommends bringing certain wildlife, including birds, to their facility for treatment only if they are injured. Their website offers tips on how to safely corral the injured animal.
Houston SPCA's Wildlife Center can be reached at 713-861-9453.
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