Mockingbird fledgling. – Vida Wildlife

even the littlest need help sometimes. This little mockingbird is just about fledgling, but he fell from his nest and the cats were very interested in him. A very nice lady scooped him up and contacted us. He should be ready to go back to his tree in a day or so.

Young birds are starting to fledge, before scooping them up try to determine a couple of things.
1. is it in immediate danger or injured?
if it’s in danger can you move it to a bush or shrub?
2. is it a baby or fledgling? (Not so much baby fluffs is a fledgling)
3. are the parents nearby trying to teach it to fly and feeding it?

* It’s spring time and baby season is upon us. Please if you find birds/wildlife that need assistance please reach out to us here at AzVida, Arizona Game and Fish or animal control. Please do not attempt to raise them yourself. Most require special diets and veterinary care. AzVida will ensure they receive the care they need.