Spring into action for sick or injured wildlife

By Rspca
August 28 2018 - 3:00pm
Some baby birds may look abandoned, but aren’t. These birds are called ‘fledglings’ and may sit on the ground while their parents are nearby, feeding. In such cases, it’s best to leave the fledgling alone and watch from a distance to keep an eye out for predators and see if the parents return.
Some baby birds may look abandoned, but aren’t. These birds are called ‘fledglings’ and may sit on the ground while their parents are nearby, feeding. In such cases, it’s best to leave the fledgling alone and watch from a distance to keep an eye out for predators and see if the parents return.

The weather is warming up, the birds are singing and there is a flurry of animal activity as spring approaches. As animals become more active around the neighbourhood, there’s also an increased chance that you might come across one that needs your help.

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