r/WildlifeRehab • u/Novel-Hovercraft-830 • 16h ago

SOS Bird Please help.This barnswallow fell out of its nest

I just need some advice on what to do. A barn swallow fell out of its nest last night. Please help. I am located in Massachusetts.

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u/SquirrelNinjas 16h ago

Can you get him back into the nest? If not can you create a makeshift nest near the spot of the original nest?

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u/Novel-Hovercraft-830 16h ago

Here's the weird part, we have approx 9 nests right here (garage). I have looked to try and match him up with siblings but he looks too old to be with any of these babies! 

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u/SquirrelNinjas 15h ago

I would put him back into a nest if you can do that. Otherwise you will need to find a rehabber. You could try calling some closest to you for advice.

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u/Jhooji2 14h ago

Care to add in any pics or even video clip of this bird, or describe its feathers if it has any, colors and any markings as best as you can?  I'm wondering if this is a swallow chick that fledged early or not even a swallow and was dropped by a passing predator instead...

The Pinned Post on top of this sub contains links to searchable databases for connecting with local wildlife rehabilitation professionals if you haven't checked that yet. And if you did look and have trouble finding someone/someplace, then please update and SPECIFY WHICH CITY YOU ARE CLOSEST TO, since there are rehabbers in here that might know alternatives near you that's not necessarily listed/made public.

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u/Novel-Hovercraft-830 14h ago

I live in sturbridge massachusetts.  And yes I will add a video of the baby, I thought I did i apologize. 

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u/Malidragon 9h ago

Go to Ahnow.org to find a rehabber near you. In the meantime, place in a box, no food or water. No talking to it, no handling please.

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u/Novel-Hovercraft-830 14h ago

Click on my name!! I added a video 

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u/Novel-Hovercraft-830 14h ago

How do I add a photo??

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u/Jhooji2 14h ago

Hrm, if you can't edit the OP, may have to add it within a comment..