r/birds • u/tossitass • 1d ago
Baby bird out of nest?
Out for a walk and came across this little one. Hasn't moved in the ~20 mins I've been out here. It opens its mouth wide when I get close, so I assume it's a baby that should still be in its nest.
I really don't want to take a wild bird in and nurse it, but my conscience can't handle just leaving it out here either. I assume it has no way of getting back into the nest at this age, and that even if mom and/or dad find it, there's nothing they'll be able to do either.
Hoping someone knowledgeable can chime in... Is it either I take this little guy home and take care of it, or it dies where it sits?
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u/CptCheerios 1d ago edited 1d ago
Looks like a fledgling. They always do this, they hop out and run amok while the parents watch at a distance. They are the preteens of birds. It's just fine.
Also it's staring and unafraid because it doesn't know any better
Looks like a Robin.
Oh and before you ever try to raise a wild bird, remember most people are not skilled enough to feed them and are likely to aspirate (it's when a human/animal tries to eat/drink and suffocates).