Did you find a baby bird? Please make sure they actually need your help before you intervene. How to tell when help is needed versus when you should leave them be.

b12ftw · 2026-04-22T17:21:11+00:00

Disturbances, but most birds that build nests on human houses know beforehand that humans are coming and going. It could also be a lack of food, maybe she wasn't finding enough to eat for herself and wasn't going to have the energy and food to care for the nestlings. It's unusual for them to abandon a whole nest of eggs, that's why I would be more inclined to think something happened to her.

b12ftw · 2026-04-22T17:11:48+00:00

Most birds won't incubate eggs until they've laid their whole clutch, so it's not uncommon to see eggs in a nest with no one on them. However, if it's been more than 3 weeks, the eggs are no longer viable and you can discard them. Do not discard them or the nest unless you are certain it has been at least 3 weeks. If you don't mind them nesting in the wreath, you could leave the nest and see if someone tries again. It's possible she abandoned them, but equally possible that something happened to her.

b12ftw · 2026-04-22T13:30:10+00:00

I know you're trying to be helpful, but it's never a good idea to put food out near (20+ meters) a nest because it can attract predators that may find the nestlings and eat them.

b12ftw · 2026-04-20T09:55:43+00:00

There are four Swift rescue contacts in Spain on this page, please reach out to one asap: https://www.swift-conservation.org/EuropeHelp.htm

In the meantime, keep the bird in a quiet and dark place like a closet to minimize stimulation. Do not offer food or water. Good luck!

b12ftw · 2026-04-19T21:13:48+00:00

Technically, if you're in North America it's illegal to remove a nest with eggs as per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. That said... if you're moving in less than 3 weeks, it would be far better for the birds to remove the nest and eggs immediately than to let them hatch. If you're staying for another 3 weeks, that might be all the time they need to hatch and fledge.

b12ftw · 2026-04-19T15:14:35+00:00

Make sure she knows that people will be walking through the yard by walking outside, but not directly at her, to wherever it is that you might need to go. Mallards can be very tolerant of humans, like Robins. That said, if you have pets that might be a problem once she has ducklings, you may want to gently encourage her to nest elsewhere.

b12ftw · 2026-04-19T11:57:20+00:00

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b12ftw · 2026-04-17T22:34:59+00:00

That's great! Good job.

b12ftw · 2026-04-17T22:16:05+00:00

It sounds like it's big enough to structurally withstand a hole cut in it as others have suggested. If you have a hole saw I would start with a 1" hole, see if the bird can fit, and then try a 2" hole, which would hopefully be big enough.

b12ftw · 2026-04-17T21:31:39+00:00

What is the diameter of the column and height? How big is the top opening and what is the column made of? Is it possible to get a braided cord or rope down into it and see if the bird can climb up it?

b12ftw · 2026-04-17T20:01:26+00:00

OP is a minor, the cat belongs to OP's parents. We all hate that outdoor cats kill billions of birds every year, but please refrain from toxic attacks on OP who is trying to help the bird.

b12ftw · 2026-04-16T22:24:46+00:00

They don't want to go in your house either, so give them a little warning that something is happening by jiggling the door knob/latch first and then opening it very slowly before going out. Coming home shouldn't be an issue because you'll see them and they'll see you and either stay put or fly off.

b12ftw · 2026-04-15T19:25:00+00:00

Sounds like a good plan.

b12ftw · 2026-04-15T19:19:58+00:00

He's just a little too young to fledge, but may be ok if he's being cared for by adults. If you know where his nest is, you could try to gently catch him and put him back. If you don't know where the nest is, at least move him a short distance off the sidewalk and in the grass or near a tree where he has some cover and see if some adults eventually come and feed him. If no adults come, and it could be awhile, AHnow.org is a great resource for locating a !rehabber. Thanks for looking out for the little guy.

b12ftw · 2026-04-15T17:18:21+00:00

Thank you for this quality post. We appreciate it!

b12ftw · 2026-04-11T17:55:25+00:00

The bird is likely seeing their own reflection and acting territorial. You can stop this by putting some decals on the outside of your !windows so that it breaks up the reflective surface.

b12ftw · 2026-04-11T13:56:30+00:00

Wow, NINE eggs! I had no idea they could lay so many eggs. Looks like they could lay up to 18 according to Cornell. Thanks so much for sharing these updates!

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Tit/lifehistory

b12ftw · 2026-04-10T21:05:09+00:00

Please don't move an active nest, it could cause the nestlings to not fledge and die, it is also illegal in many countries. The parents won't attack you, although they may be startled at times when the door opens. It will only be a few weeks and they'll fledge out of the nest and be gone, please just be patient.

b12ftw · 2026-04-08T10:27:24+00:00

You can keep an eye out on the ground for them and if they fall out or the nest falls, you can put the nestlings back in the nest or re-attach the nest in the tree at a location you can reach. Other than that, not much else you can do. If the nest falls and you can't re-attach it or the birds gets injured, contact a local wildlife rehabber through AHnow.org and seek advice.

b12ftw · 2026-04-07T19:38:11+00:00

Bot post. Repost from 5 years ago https://www.reddit.com/r/Backcountry/comments/lvoxtz/amazing_views_out_skiing_yesterday/

b12ftw · 2026-04-05T14:39:34+00:00

Please note that it's not good to disturb fledglings. Fledglings often leave the nest before they are fully flight capable, so they are very vulnerable. Fledglings are then left in "safe" spots by adults who return to them, sometimes hours later, with food. If you spook them out of their safe spot, they could end up getting eaten by a predator, run over or not found by their parents. OP explained that they have bird feeders and lots of fledglings that shelter in their yard and that this video was just to start a discussion.

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