BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 22, 2021
People ask me for help. “I found a baby bird! What should I do?” The answer is often “Don’t do anything!” People are surprised to hear this. It’s natural to want to scoop up a vulnerable-looking fledgling bird, squirrel pup or baby bunny. But in many cases, doing so can actually hurt — rather than help — animals’ chances for survival. Many baby animals don’t need “rescuing.” Their parents are likely nearby, foraging for food and keeping an eye on them. ~ Lindsay Pollard-Post, PETA Foundation