Bird family?

Question

In my porch there's a plant in which a family of birds decided to make a nest and today I decided to go outside and the baby bird flew into my house and my dad was stupid enough to not put him back in his nest (IDK why) and he put him in a bush right next to the porch... because the bird smells like human that doesn't mean that his parents will abandon it right and also what do birds and baby birds like to eat cause I wan't to put some food on the porch, so that they keep coming back and feel welcome

Answer 1

well, put the baby back into the nest, birds cannot smell you, but do it immediately. also, dont feed them, i doubt the mother would take it because she spends her days finding insects for them in natural settings, not just on a porch.

Answer 2

You can put the baby back into the nest if it is still there...birds have a poorly developed sense of smell and will not abandon a chick that has been touched by a human..this is just and old wives tale.  It may just jump out again soon if it is ready to fledge (leave the nest on it's own).  I suggest after you replace it into the nest, to stay away from the nest so you do not scare them out again before they are ready.  I would not suggest leaving any food for the babies.. this may attract predators that can eat them..just let their parents feed them.  Once they leave the nest, they will not be able to fly for a while and will hop around on the ground or in low scrubs...this does not mean they need your help or are abandoned..the parents will feed them wherever they wander until they can fly well.