You found yourself a fledgling! Fledgling – a young bird that has left the nest but is still learning how to fly and survive on its own. Fledglings often spend time on the ground, hopping around, calling out, and looking a little lost. But don’t worry, this is a completely natural stage of their life! Their parents are usually nearby, keeping watch and continuing to feed and teach them. Unless the bird is injured, in immediate danger (like on a busy road), or attacked by pets, the best thing you