Spring Baby Animals: Leave Them Be

On May 2nd, spring brings baby animals nesting right in our yards and doorsteps, from ducks

behind bushes to fawns by air conditioners.

Experts say the golden rule is simple.

Leave them alone.

Moving nests can break federal laws, and most moms come back for their young.

It's a chance to watch the nature of clothes without missing things up.

Take a family in Minnesota where a mallard duck returns yearly near their front door.

The four-year-old kid even said duck as his first word.

Wildlife centers push staying curious but distant, especially since deer does hide fawns

while they forage, returning after hours.

People love the cute sightings, but remember, these are wild parents on guard duty.

Canada geese can charge hard enough to break bones, swans get fierce, and in the west,

elk moms weighing over 500 pounds protect calves near.

Homes.

Down south, female alligators guard leaf-pow nest by water, so keep dogs leased far from

shores.

If critters like raccoons or squirrels crash in bad spots, like underdecks, shine a bright

shop light to encourage a quick move or block entry with.

Metal mesh.

For rabbit nests, cover with a laundry basket by day to shield from pets, then lift it at

night for mom.

Code-sifting like this is temporary, usually just weeks, turning backyards into live wildlife

shows while keeping everyone safe.

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