Ive found a baby bird or bat on the ground below my nestbox / batbox. What should I do?
LEAVE IT WELL ALONE. Most baby birds have parents nearby, and will be fine if given peace and quiet. If you stay in the area the parrents may abandon the chick, in which case its chances are much, much worse. Even if your cat is prowling the area, you are usually better off leaving things alone. With bats, the position is even stronger: it is an offence to handle any bat unless you are licenced to do so. Remember, many bats are endangered species. If you see one that yopu think has fallen from your box, phone the RSPCA.
