So, you found a baby bird. Here's what to do

Check for feathers: If the baby's still bald, you can pick it up and place it in its nest — or, if you can't find the nest, on a branch that's high enough to escape the interest of cats and dogs.

• Most birds can't smell very well, so don't worry about stinking them up with your hands.

If it has feathers: Leave it alone unless it's in immediate danger from, say, another animal.

• In that case, move it somewhere safer — but only if it's not too agile a hopper for you to catch.

Threat level: Here are things to avoid.

• Don't take a bird home. Utah requires permits for that.
• Don't feed a baby bird. The wrong grub could kill it.
• Don't move nests that have birds or eggs in them. It's illegal under state law.