The 'general rule of thumb' is that if a young bird is a fledgling, it is likely to survive outside the nest 'without human intervention' unless sick or injured. But if it's a 'younger, more vulnerable' nestling, it will probably need extra help
THINK BEFORE RINGING: The RSPCA cared for 1,416 'orphaned' birds, picked up by well-meaning people last year, but they were not orphans and would have had a better chance of survival if left in the wild
It said, in 2022, it received 1,098,806 calls, a rise of 1.6 per cent compared to the previous year, so the charity has asked the public to help ease the pressure. RSPCA wildlife centres are on high alert at this time of year, as it's the peak baby bird season, with the charity caring for 1,416 'orphaned' birds, picked up by well-meaning people last year, but were not orphans and would have had a better chance of survival if left in the wild.
"This will help keep our emergency line free so rising numbers of calls about animal cruelty and neglect can get through as quickly as possible. Every time a wild animal is helped by the public, it frees up our vital specialist rescuers to reach animals suffering heartbreaking cruelty and neglect, a job no other charity does."
Evie said the 'general rule of thumb' is that if a young bird is a fledgling, it is likely to survive outside the nest 'without human intervention' unless sick or injured. But if it's a 'younger, more vulnerable' nestling, it will probably need extra help.
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