Mission: What to Do If You See a Baby Bird on the Ground

Posted by Calvin on May 29, 2024

Baby birds are the actual cutest. 😍🐤 If you see a baby bird on the ground, you may wonder if they need your help. Some of them do, and some really, really don’t. 😶 Find out when and how to help them—and then spread the word to others!  

Fledglings vs. Nestlings

If you see a baby bird with a mix of fuzzy down and adulty feathers, you’ve found a fledgling. These juvenile birds have “fledged” from their nests and are learning to fly. 🥺 Fledglings are often “rescued” when they don’t need to be—but if they’re injured or in danger, they do need your help. 🆘

Nestlings are baby birds with few or no feathers who are too young to leave the nest. If you see one on the ground, they need your help ASAP. 🚨 But how you should help them depends on whether they’re injured or if you can see their nest—doing things correctly is crucial for the bird’s safety. 😲

Help Baby Birds

Wouldn’t it be great if there were an easy-to-follow guide with all the deets on helping baby birds? 🤷 Oh, wait—there totally is. 😅🙏 We made a guide that takes you through a bunch of scenarios. Use it when you see a baby bird on the ground, and share it with your followers to earn 15 peta2 points in our Rewards Program. 👌👌👌 Here’s what to do:

1. Share this IG post on your story and take a screenshot.

2. Submit the screenshot for 15 peta2 points. (Heads-up: You’ll only get points once for taking this action.)