If it ever comes up… there’s no truth to the warning not to touch baby birds because your scent will cause their mother to reject them. Birds have practically no sense of smell. If you can safely put a nestling back in its nest you should do so. Then thoughly wash your hands.
If it ever comes up… there’s no truth to the warning not to touch baby birds because your scent will cause their mother to reject them. Birds have practically no sense of smell. If you can safely put a nestling back in its nest you should do so. Then thoughly wash your hands.