Rescued baby birds and their knitted nests
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WildCare, a wild animal hospital and nature education center in San Rafael has asked for knitters to craft nests that mimic baby birds’ naturally warm habitats.
Every year, the facility cares for 800‐1000 orphaned baby birds during the months of May through August. Their baby bird patients need “homes” and crafted fiber nests keeps the babies warm and secure until they can be released to the wild.
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WildCare prefers to go with knitted nests because “they provide the right stability along with the appropriate softness to maximize the comfort and health of their baby bird patients.”
This year, WildCare is expanding their campaign nationwide and have committed to be a clearinghouse for donated nests, shipping them to other wildlife hospitals as they complete their allocation. To find out how to get involved, visit babybirdnest.org.
