Found a baby bird on the ground and not sure what to do? The Division of Wildlife Resources has the answer. 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 storms. “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. Here are some guidelines if you find a baby bird on the ground: 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.
