Found bird eggs

[dalasgalas]

I would check with your local laws regarding protected species before going any further with this. Many states have clear laws regarding protected species, many bird species are protected.

 

[Cyprus]

I believe they are wren eggs.

Do you have a phone to take a picture? That would help.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

For those who are curious here are the protected species on the US.

https://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/policies-and-regulations/ListofMBTAProtectedSpecies1312.pdf

 

[dalasgalas]

One Wren species is protected in your state. I was referring to the random nest you were going to place the eggs in.

 

[dalasgalas]

For those who are curious here are the protected species on the US.

https://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/policies-and-regulations/ListofMBTAProtectedSpecies1312.pdf

that's right you are an expert...I bow to your knowledge.

 

[Cyprus]

For all intents and purposes, I'd rather not see someone cause these chicks to have to pull a Cuckoo bird move. They will outcompete whatever is supposed to be there.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

that's right you are an expert...I bow to your knowledge.

Each state does have a state protected species list and that usually includes all song birds.

 

[dalasgalas]

Each state does have a state protected species list and that usually includes all song birds.

That's what I thought. I know Texas is nuts about their birds, but I wasn't sure if the other states were as Texan.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

That's what I thought. I know Texas is nuts about their birds, but I wasn't sure if the other states were as Texan.

https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/lists/pdf/IndianaSppList07March2019.pdf

Indiana has one too.

 

[Fishkeeper]

The MBTA protects all migratory birds in the US, with a very few exceptions. It's not a state thing, it's a law that was created, long story short, so people wouldn't kill off all the birds in their area for hats, down, or other profitable items. If nobody can have a hat with native bird feathers, there's no demand for feather hats, because what's the use in a hat you can't wear in public?

Abandoned bird eggs should be left to nature. Abandoned baby birds are probably not abandoned, some parents don't visit the nest often to avoid attracting attention. But if it's 100% certain they're abandoned, they should be taken to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Partly because of legality, partly because baby birds of most non-poultry species are helpless and very, very hard to raise. Even if you had all the supplies, you'd be feeding them probably every 3 hours for a few weeks.

If you see a nest that has no eggs in it, either it's unoccupied, or the owners haven't laid eggs yet. That doesn't mean you can put eggs in the nest. The mother won't be able to care for all the eggs, and if they all hatch, all the babies will starve.

Basically, leave nature alone. It's a nice thought to try to save the eggs, but it's not in anything's best interest.