Important Observations Directions... Note the important observations below for the bird you found Fledgling Any answer in a red box means the bird must be seen by a rehabilitation expert. Yes No Does it feel cold? Yes No Is it "light as a feather" (respond yes), or does it feel heavy for its size? respond (no) Yes No Are the feathers "fluffed up" and the head tucked under a wing? Round/smooth Sunken Is the abdomen rounded and smooth or sunken, wrinkled and leathery? A bird that is being fed by its parents should feel warm, fairly heavy for its size and have a rounded abdomen (food in its digestive tract). Yes No Does it appear weak or injured? Do you see blood, fly eggs, or maggots? Yes No Are the wings held tight to the body in a balanced way? Is it symmetrical? Does it use both legs equally? Yes No Can it perch? Can it hop and fly a little? Yes No Have you seen adult birds with it? Go onto page 5: Final Observations Page 1 Determine stage Page 2 More Determine stage Page 3 Make observations More Observations Page 5 Final observations Page 6 Return Bird to nest or take to a Rehab Expert Page 7 Renesting Tips   Return to Home Page