Animals may go into search mode. If they can't find food and water in the forests, mountains and other areas where they normally live, then they head to places where these essentials can be found. |
Usually, the parents are not far away. They may be out gathering food or taking a short break from their young, and if you remove the baby, you're actually creating a problem. Also, this time of year, baby birds can be found on the ground. This is typically just a normal part of learning to fly. |
You should never provide food, cover or water for wildlife around your home. Animals that receive help from people become habituated to human-occupied areas and can feel too comfortable around humans. That's how many human-wildlife conflicts begin, as some animals become aggressive. Often, the animals that wind up biting or attacking people were previously human-fed. This type of aggressive behavior also puts the animal's life in danger. |