If possible, leave found young birds where they were found
The Environmental Agency of the City of Chemnitz informs us that the end of July is the time when the offspring of many bird species leave the protective nest. However, the young birds are also fed by the adults outside the nest for a longer period of time and gradually become independent.
Concerned citizens repeatedly ask the City of Chemnitz Environmental Agency what should be done with young birds that have been found. Without a parent bird nearby, they often give the impression that they need human help to survive. Most of the time, however, the adult birds are simply looking for food at the moment of observation. Feeding intervals vary depending on the species. For example, the intervals between feedings are quite long for bird species with a crop, such as birds of prey and pigeons. You should therefore first observe from a reasonable distance and unnoticed by the adult birds for a longer period of time whether the young are really no longer being fed.
In principle, young birds should be left where they are found. However, if no feeding is detected during an uninterrupted observation period of around one hour, it is permissible to temporarily take the young bird into care if there is sufficient expertise, time and accommodation available, without contravening the applicable nature conservation regulations.
In contrast to other young wild animals, such as deer, hares or rabbits, birds can be safely handled in such situations. The human scent is meaningless to the adult birds. It is often sufficient to place the young birds slightly higher up in a hedge or bush. However, the young birds must not be placed too far away from where they were found so that the adults can still hear the begging sounds of their offspring.
Further information at www.wildvogelhilfe.org.