Nothing is cuter than baby wildlife…even opossum babies are cute! The urge to pick one up and “rescue” it from a seemingly future demise can sometimes be uncontrollable. But, don’t do it.
When you’re out on that hike and find a wildlife baby hunkered down, leave it alone.
When you’re in the backyard and find that ugly baby bird teetering around that backyard, leave it alone…and watch out for mom to swoop in and nail you if you don’t.
The Iowa DNR says their field offices will be overwhelmed with calls from concerned citizens who have found supposed “orphaned” wildlife. But they’re probably just laying low while mom is sleeping or hunting for food.
“Since most mammals are largely nocturnal, the mother usually finds a safe daytime hideout for her young while she sleeps or looks for food. Consequently, it is perfectly normal for the young to be alone or unattended during the daylight hours.”
What about birds?
“At the beginning of the fledgling period, young birds appear clumsy, dull-witted, and vulnerable. The reason for this is because they really are clumsy, dull-witted, and vulnerable. But as the education process continues, the survivors smarten up fast, while slow learners quickly fade from the scene. Most birds have less than a 20 percent chance of surviving their first year. While this seems unfortunate or cruel, this is a normal occurrence in Nature. In the real out-of-doors, it’s just the way things are.”
So the next time you see that baby bird hopping around your yard? Leave it alone.
A baby squirrel falls from the next during a storm? Leave it alone.
Don’t mess with Mother Nature.
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