WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER AN INJURED BIRD?
It should be kept in mind that the majority of baby birds found outside the nest are not in distress or in need of help.
If you encounter a baby bird out in the open, moving it to a safer location with some cover may help its chances. If the chick is very young (with few or no feathers) and you know where the nest is, the best thing to do is to pop the chick back in and let the parents continue to care for it. Do not stay in the vicinity as you may frighten off the adult birds and cause unnecessary stress to the chicks.
Remember in Ireland all gulls and their active nests are protected by National and European Wildlife Legislation/Directives.
If you find an injured animal in your garden or outside, please consult the following web resources, which provides information on what you should do and the veterinary and rehabilitation professionals you can contact:
Click here for the Irish Wildlife Matters Website
