When Helping Baby Birds Isn’t Really Helpful
When do vulnerable nestlings need our help, and when should they be left alone?
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4 min readMar 21, 2020
All baby animals are fragile. But to many, baby birds in particular seem vulnerable. They typically hatch naked, with eyes closed, peeping helplessly. They appeal to our instincts to nurture the defenseless. Unfortunately, while many do their best to help…
