If the baby bird is not covered in feathers, then it was likely pushed out or blown out of its nest. It’s important at this stage that they be put back in the nest as quickly as possible.

If you do see a baby wild animal wandering around looking confused, the best advice is to leave it alone. Many times, by intervening, you could be doing more harm than good.

Last year alone, the competition raised $8.9 million for PAWS, which used the money to care for more than 3,600 wild animals and 30 orphaned baby owls; more than 3,000 cats and dogs; to expand its ...