2 Make sure that the fledgling's parents are feeding it regularly Position yourself –30 feet (61–91 m) away from the fledgling and watch the nearby treetops Sooner or later, 1 of its parents should swoop down with some food You may have to wait awhile The uninjured blue jays were renested When you encounter a young bird that needs assistance, call the von Arx Wildlife Hospital We will determine the best course of action Here are some guidelines if you encounter a baby bird If a young bird is alert, vocal and actively hopping around on the ground it is likely a healthy fledgling I found a blue jay nest in my fir tree a few years back The nest had the plastic 6 pack holder woven into the nest When I say the plastic sticking out I went to take it out of the tree and cut it up and throw it out The Mom jay was sitting on the nest and made a ruckus I looked at her and talked with her and told her everything was ok
Species Profile Blue Jay Nature S Clown Birdwatching
