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Don’t be too Quick to Rescue that Nest

May 24, 2008 on 10:46 am | In Birding Projects |

What do you do when you see an ‘abandoned’ birds nest?  The first thing is not to assume it’s abandoned.  The parent bird may just be off foraging for food or may be nearby. This article recommends spending at least an hour nearby checking to see if the parent returns.  Other tips for dealing with the nest are also found in this article.

Seemingly unattended birds may not be abandoned