

The Impact of Inappropriate Human Intervention on Healthy Fledgling Blue Jays and Northern Mockingbirds
Every spring and summer, many people in Acadiana encounter young birds on the ground, often Northern Mockingbirds or Blue Jays, and feel compelled to help. The instinct to "rescue" healthy fledgling Blue Jays and Mockingbirds from perceived threats like free-roaming cats, hawks, or snakes is strong. Yet, this well-meaning intervention can cause serious harm to healthy fledglings, both physically and mentally.
For The Birds
15 hours ago


Our Why: The Goal of Migratory Bird Rehabilitation
Migratory birds play a crucial role in maintaining the health of ecosystems across the globe. At For The Birds of Acadiana, the mission to protect, rehabilitate, and release these birds back into the wild supports not only the birds themselves but also the broader environment and communities that depend on a balanced natural world.
For The Birds
1 day ago


The Untold Journey of a Fledgling Blue Jay Kidnapped by Humans and the Impact on Growth and Spirit
I never expected my first flight to be interrupted by hands that were not my parents’. I am a fledgling Blue Jay, just learning to explore the world beyond my nest. But instead of soaring freely, I found myself taken away by a human who thought they were helping me. This is my story—a story of how human intervention, even when well-meaning, can disrupt the natural growth and spirit of young birds like me.
For The Birds
May 29
















