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Update: found the babies alive on the ground. Returned them to the nest, and returned the nest to a part of the bush not yet cut. Thanks for the advice!
Earlier today, while cleaning up the yard and trimming back a very overgrown bush, I unknowingly cut a large branch that was home to a bird’s nest. It wasn’t until the branch was already on the ground that I noticed the nest nestled inside. To my surprise (and horror), there were three very young hatchlings in it. I could see the mother—a bright red cardinal—hovering nearby. She continued to feed them and remained close, clearly distressed but attentive. About an hour later, I checked again, and the nest was completely empty. I’m assuming the babies fell out, as the nest was only about 3 to 4 feet off the ground. Can hatchlings survive that kind of fall? Should I leave the area alone in case the mother is still caring for them nearby, or try to find and gently return them to the nest? I feel terrible. Am I officially bound for the bad place now?
TLDR: I disturbed a nest with hatchlings-can they be saved?
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