Unable to reunite baby starling to nest. Not sure if parents are checking on him in makeshift nest and no wildlife rescue will accept him. Is it okay to take him in?
Located in Ohio
Found a nestling starling outside at work yesterday, I’m guessing he’s around 10 days old. I located the nest but it is inside a locked electrical box high up on the side of the building out of reach. I created a makeshift nest and placed it as close to the original nest as I could hoping his parents would check on him.
When I got to work this morning he was still there and seemed okay. It’s much chillier and rainy today than it was yesterday and so far I have not seen any adult birds check on him. I’m worried about him getting too cold. No rescue will take him since he’s a starling but they said it’s not illegal if I was to care for him myself.
I’d hate to take him away if he’s still being cared for but I’m just wondering how can you tell if the parents are actually checking on him or if he’s been abandoned? At what point should I intervene and bring him inside? I don’t want to leave him out there alone much longer if he’s truly been abandoned.
Any advice appreciated, thank you.