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By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer This time of year brings multitudes of baby birds and animals that look to be "abandoned” to us humans. But before you rush to "rescue” a bird or animal the first thing I would suggest you do is taking a minute to think, is it really orphaned? The vast majority of young animals that I see are not orphaned. It could just be a young fledgling waiting for its parents to feed them or an animal already on its own. Lets start by looking at baby birds. Often, you become aware of a baby bird freshly out of the nest when you hear a persistent chirping from a corner of your garden or under a hedge. The baby bird will be crouching on the ground looking wide-eyed and innocent. For the first day or If you find a bird lacking a complete coat of feathers I have found that you are always better off looking for the nest from which it came and returning the unfortunate bird. Do not worry about the old tale of mother birds rejecting young that has human scent on it. This is completely false. Birds have little if any ability to smell. If the nest has been knocked down, try putting it back in the tree. It does not have to be in the exact same place. Birds have great eyesight and will have no problems finding the new location. If the nest has been completely destroyed you can gather some dried grass to line a small plastic margarine tub. Punch a few drainage holes in the bottom and wire the container in approximately the old place. Replace the young and watch for the parents to return. Just about any bird that is
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