When you come across a helpless-looking baby bird out of its nest, it’s hard to resist the overpowering urge to come to the rescue.

But most of the time it’s best to do nothing.

Many birds that people try to rescue are still being cared for by their parents (even if you can’t see them) and should be left alone.

Here’s a primer on when to take action for songbirds (baby ducks or geese require a different approach); when in doubt, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator.

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https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/birds/baby-birds-out-of-the-nest?utm_source=explorations&utm_medium=email