Baby Bird Found

The tree guys were here trimming trees all week down Drakestown Rd. THe kids came in screaming about a bird. I went to go see and it looks like a baby blue jay fell out of a nest but I can't seem to locate a nest any where nearby. I went up to the tree guys and asked for help since it was probably them who knocked the poor thing out of the tree and they would not help me at all . I called animal control but guess what? they are off until Tuesday. I left it out there for 3 hours (checking on it of course) and did not see mama bird. Not sure what to do. I called the vets office but had to leave a message. I am also worried about the neighbors cat getting it too. Any suggestions? Thanks.

bklyngirl1 ✉
Jul '11

Rebeka posted this a while ago

Forum Friends,

I am an apprentice wildlife rehabilitator, and I am often asked by people what one should do if one finds an injured wild animal.

Wildlife rehabilitators specialize in rehabbing different species, and are there to help. Rehabbers volunteer their time and money; by law, they are not allowed to charge a fee for their services. They are people who are passionate about helping injured animals and abandoned young, and have been trained and certified by the State to take in certain species.

If you find an animal that needs help, there is a specialist you can turn to; please don't try to care for an animal on your own, it could be dangerous for both of you; it's also against the law.

HERE'S HOW TO FIND THE WILDLIFE REHABBER YOU NEED

Rehabbers listed by region: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contactN.htm#nj

Rehabbers listed by the species they care for: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/pdf/rehabspec08.pdf

And for all those who stop and take the time to rescue an injured bird, an abandoned fawn, squirrel babies who have fallen from their nest, etc.: Thank You!

Rebecka

BLD
Jul '11

what a great experience for your kids now to learn..the baby bird will be fine if you put it in a make shift nest..(leaves,grass.ect) the mother will know where her baby is if kept within the same distance as found..leave the bird alone.. even though human instinct says different..if the momma bird comes back to feed then all will be ok... if not there was a reason for the mishap..( old wives tail that if you touch a bird the mother wont come back... thats not true)..my 2 girls had a wonderful teacher( MRS STEEGES) that taught them that.. she was a very knowledgable in this field... good luck.. hope momma comes back!1 :O)

scoop ✉
Jul '11

I have this # in my cell...973 800 2420....not sure where they are but think not too far........and if they don't answer, leave a message.......I have gotten many birds over the years and brought them to local rehabs

hastings resident ✉
Jul '11

Here is the updated link
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/rehablst.htm

Joe M ✉
Jul '11

Sad to hear about Rocky Springs! wonder why they closed? that was quite a place.......

hastings resident ✉
Jul '11

Thanks so much everyone! I have not gotten any calls back as of yet (maybe cause of the holiday weekend) I appreciate your help.
Thanks Scoop. The kids have never seen a baby bird so it is a great experience for them. I took your advice and have researched on Google and it says the same as you, to leave it alone (make sure its in a shady place) but we watched from afar after putting the poor baby in the shade and no mama came but it still can come back. the bird seems quite strong and active and not sickly and since the tree guys were trimming trees right in front of the house I think they may have knocked it down
Hastings, Happy, Iris and Joe thanks!

bklyngirl1 ✉
Jul '11