from the Wild Bird Fund

It’s fledgling season. Those shaggy, frizz-headed preteens are hopping around everywhere! Many can’t fly yet, but this is normal. Their parents are usually close by and feeding them. If you see one in a dangerous spot, you can gently move it to a safer place very nearby and keep watch from a distance. But don’t birdnap! If the bird is even a little naked, it’s a NESTLING and *does* need help. Please contact us if you’re not sure. Here are some of NYC’s most familiar fledgling faces.

Keeping NYC wild:

WILD BIRD FUND·FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020·The only wildlife rehabilitation center in New York City, the nonprofit Wild Bird Fund treats more than 7,000 patients a year, including red-tailed hawks and peregrine falcons, as well as gulls, robins, songbirds and, yes, lots of pigeons. Squirrels, opossums and groundhogs too! The city can be a tough place for wildlife, but it’s also a thriving habitat, with more than 250 species of birds recorded in Central Park. We aim to keep it that way. To this end, we also provide wildlife education programs to schools and organizations throughout the city. We do all this through the generous donations of many caring New Yorkers.