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#7: Don't Be a Birdnapper! (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Help Wildlife)


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Many well meaning people, seeking to help wildlife, mistakenly become a birdnapper. Or a turtlenapper. Or even a bunnynapper.

And it's all too easy to mistakenly harm an animal that you might think is distressed or in trouble. 

Do you know what to do if you see a bird on the ground? Or a turtle in the road? Or newborn bunnies in your yard?

Spurred by a personal story from a follower, Griff and Michael discuss all of these scenarios and more, and wildlife coexistence in general. With a little knowledge of the animals, and a few resources at your disposal (looking at you Animal Help Now), you'll be prepared to be the hero that your neighborhood animals need!

Beyond a podcast, Jumpstart Nature is a movement fueled by volunteers, igniting a fresh approach to reconnecting people with the natural world. In the face of our pressing climate and biodiversity challenges, we're on a mission to help you discover newfound purpose and motivation.

Join us in this vital journey towards nature's revival. Explore more and show your support at jumpstartnature.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.

Sign up for our short, bi-weekly (and solutionary!) newsletter called It's All Connected! Get recommendations for books, podcasts, articles, and more, as well as analysis and recommendations of things YOU can do to help nature. 

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Animal Help Now [Apple App | Android App | quick link to emergency flow charts]

All About Birds - easy to use resource to learn about birds, where they nest, what they eat, and more.

California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators

Merlin Bird ID - wonderful app that helps identify birds

Touching Wings, Touching Wild: True Stories of Rescue and Return to the Wild by Ronnie James [Note: this is an Amazon link]

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