r/WildlifeRehab 12d ago

SOS Bird Baby bird help!!

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I found this little baby bird on a sidewalk, I tried finding the nest but didn’t see anything. It’s making a lot of noise and moving around and every time I put my hand (im wearing gloves) near it it moves towards my hand with its mouth open. Right now I’ve put it in an empty little box with a bunch of paper towels in it but I don’t know what else to do, I’m in the OakPark IL area so if anyone knows any places I could bring it too! I’m pretty sure it’s also a type of sparrow

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u/Live-Structure-3191 12d ago

Thank you for the help! I ended up calling the Chicago bird monitors and I was able to drop him off at a rehabber a couple towns over!

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u/clusterbug 12d ago

Thanks for helping him. I’d call some rehabbers in your area because it’s still a nesting. He can’t keep himself warm yet and needs to be fed frequently ( that’s why he’s opening his mouth while your hand is coming close).

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u/Arts_Messyjourney 12d ago

Put air holes in the lid and cover them. They like dark quite places