Stranded baby bird?

I don't know anything about birds but we think it is one of the babies from the bird box in our garden. I found it behind the shed and it was trapped. So, I got a net and have brought it out to the garden where it is free to go. Hasn't really moved, so I am concerned for it. Therefore, anyone know what is the best stop to place it.



I should say, it looks like it has normal feathers so not completely a baby.

Stranded baby bird?
Baby birds don't learn to fly from a nest, but from the ground. I for one would rather fall a couple inches then a few feet if I was learning to fly. Leave him be...momma bird isn't far off and is watching over him.
Reply:If the bird is fully feathered, it is most likely a fledgling and has left the nest on it's own and it's parents are caring for it. You need to replace it where you found it..preferably in a scrub or tree so it is relatively safe from predators, and the parents should come back to feed it. If it is unfeathered...then look for a nest and if you can find it...replace it into the nest. Do not worry about your scent being on the chick..birds have a very poorly developed sense of smell and will NOT reject a baby that has been touched. If you cannot find a nest, get the bird to a local wildlife rehab for it's best chance of survival. Also, keep in mind, it is illegal for you to try and raise this bird on your own. Look for a rehab here:

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contactA...
Reply:You could leave it to fend for itself. It is difficult looking after a baby bird. You would need to feed it all day. You can take it to the local vets if it is a native.

I looked after a baby sparrow for 6 weeks before letting it go. I fed it mashes sesame seeds with weet-bix (cereal) and water, and fed it via a funnel made from rolled up plastic.

IF you can, get a cage to keep it in with some bits of trees, but you will need to let it wander around the garden and try to fly a bit if you want to eventually let it go.

your best bet, though, is to take it to the vets who will have a good idea what it needs.

almay