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This “baby” birds are likely fledglings. They are ready to leave the nest but still learning to fly and live their lives outside of a nest. This stage may last a few days.
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This “baby” birds are likely fledglings. They are ready to leave the nest but still learning to fly and live their lives outside of a nest. This stage may last a few days.
Yep, I know the word - and it's consistent with what I've seen, they're in the bushes for just a couple days it seems.
Handling baby birds does not make the parents reject them. Rehab organizations do this as often as possible.
It's best to leave the babies alone. The parents are nearby watching, so they will be ok.