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	Nestlings These baby birds do not have fully developed feathers and should be returned to their nest, if at all possible.  If they cannot be returned to the nest follow the instructions on the "Help I Found a Baby Bird" web page and call a wildlife rehabilitator.
	Fledglings These birds are ready to fledge or begin learning how to fly.  If you see a bird like this hopping around on the ground, please leave it alone and clear pets of the area.  These birds are out of the nest, learning to fly under their parents' supervision.  Although you may not see them, the parents are nearby. This is a natural part of the development process for a baby bird and the birds should be left alone.

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