When you see a baby bird out of its nest, it’s hard to resist the urge to help. While it may seem helpless, more often than not the baby bird is just fine. Most birds that people try to rescue are still being cared for by their parents and should be left alone.
Not sure if you should take action or not? Check out our online primer. And enjoy five photos of baby songbirds from past photo contests. Got a great photo of your own? The 2016 contest begins June 1!
Wood thrushes © Michael Ross
American robin © Naomi Willson
Northern cardinal © Charles Lanphear
Ruby-throated hummingbirds © Stacey Bourque
Red-winged blackbird © Deborah Monte