I found a birds nest, what should I do?

Believe me when I tell you that if you put the babies in a tree close to the area where you found them the parents will find them. They will get a little hungry and they will get loud enough for the parents to hear them. Birds have a fairly poor sense of smell.

The parents will find them, they can find even the littlest chirps believe me. You did the right thing, leave the nest alone, and just keep an eye on them to make sure the nest doesn't fall again.

Anyone who says that the mother will smell humanscent is talking rubbish. With the exception of vultures and a few relatives, birds have a very poorly developed sense of smell, so you don't need to worry about touching the nest or chicks if you need to move them. Believe me, the parents will most definitely find them. Birds' hearing makes up for their scent glands; meaning, their hearing is exceptional! Even the smallest rustle or cheep from the chicks will tell the parents where their children are. You did the right thing in moving the nest to a more sheltered area. In the lawn it is easy prey for hawks, cats, bobcats, etc. Try to keep an eye on the nest from your house window or something similiar. If the parents don't return by tomorrow, check on the nest again. If you still do not see any sign of the parents, try to call an avian rehabilitation center, or an exotic veterinary. Best of luck, Phoenix

good job, keep an eye on predator

maybe they were disable to chirp i think that was smart of u 2 use gloves= D

Probably the wind blew the nest down. Keep the birds warm and call a bird rescue group in your area. Here in Northern California is the Lindsey Museum ...in Concord. Or if you don't know of any, call the SPCA...they will be able to tell you what to do.

you could take it to an animal shelter, but the mother might come back looking for her babies. i once found a baby bird and i placed it in a box. the mother came back and fed it sometimes.

bring it to a vet the mother probily left or hand feed them yourself