- 1). You should not attempt to become the parent and raise the injured bird at home on your own. You will not likely be able to save the bird. In addition, this can be against the law in some areas.
- 2). If the bird is a baby with feathers and is hopping around on the ground, do not touch it! Leave it alone. It is normal for young birds not to be able to fly when they leave the nest for the first time.
- 3). If the bird is naked or covered in down, try to place the bird back in its nest, which is likely nearby in a bush or shrub. Wrap the bird in a washcloth so as not to touch it and gently place it back in the nest.
- 4). If the bird flew into your window and is just sitting on the ground, leave it alone! It is probably just stunned and will fly away when it regains it senses.
- 5). If all else fails, contact your local nature preserve or animal control department. This way the bird can be cared for by a professional who is trained and licensed to do so.