Baby Birds — Leave Them Alone
About this episode
The episode discusses the behavior of young birds and the importance of leaving them alone when they appear to be on their own.
Just because a young bird appears to be alone – whether on the ground or squawking loudly from a bush or tree – doesn't necessarily mean it is sick or injured. In June, young birds, including this juvenile Northern Flicker, are leaving their nests. And most likely, a parent is near-by and will soon
People in this episode
Host: Birdnote
Topics covered
- baby birds
- wildlife
- parenting
- nature
- bird behavior
Keywords
- baby birds
- Northern Flicker
- wildlife care
- bird parenting
- nature observation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Birdnote
Places: June, Northern Flicker
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