09/09/2026
โค๏ธ๐ชถ LOVE IS IN THE AIR! ๐ชถโค๏ธ
As the weather warms up, the bush is getting busyโฆ and love is definitely in the air! ๐
Our feathered friends are pairing up, choosing their nesting sites and preparing for another generation of little ones. ๐ชบ
These two beautiful Sulphur-crested Cockatoos were spotted getting a little cosy beside their hollow โ a perfect reminder that breeding and nesting season is upon us! ๐ฆโค๏ธ
And while we love seeing new life, this time of year also means our wildlife carers start seeing lots of baby birds coming into care.
Weโre already seeing chicks arrive after being mistaken for orphans โ so if you find a baby bird, please pause before rescuing it. ๐
๐ชถ FOUND A BABY BIRD? HEREโS WHAT TO DO:
๐ฟ Is it fully feathered and able to perch, hop or flutter?
It may be a fledgling learning to fly. Mum and Dad are often nearby, watching and feeding their youngster. Keep cats, dogs and people away and observe from a distance.
๐ชบ Is it mostly bare, fluffy or only partly feathered?
It may be a nestling that needs help. If you can safely locate the nest, it may be possible to return the chick to it.
โค๏ธ Is the bird injured, sick, in immediate danger or are you certain the parents arenโt returning?
This is when itโs time to seek help from a wildlife rescue organisation or vet.
๐ซ Please donโt give a baby bird food or water unless instructed by a wildlife professional. Incorrect feeding can cause serious harm.
And remember โ the best place for a healthy baby bird is usually with its parents, not in a wildlife hospital. Parents are the best teachers! ๐ฅฐ
If youโre unsure what to do, seek advice before taking a healthy fledgling into care.
๐ Unsure what to do? Please call Wildcare Australia 55272444 (24/7), RSPCA Queensland on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625) (7am-7pm), or your local wildlife group for advice