Baby bluebirds in danger of being thrown out of nest...

[psychotic feather]

So my parents are moving from Tennessee to Florida but there is a birdhouse on the fence full of baby bluebirds. However, today the housing person told my mom that the bird house has to be removed and that he didn't care that there were babies inside. If the babies haven't left the nest by the time my parents leave (Friday) is there anyone that can go and get the babies??? Aren't there laws preventing people messing with bluebirds? :dono

[Rescue04]

It depends on the laws in that area, but typically you can call WFG an they can assist with the issue. It is not good to move them if you can help it. If it was a nest and they were small enough.....you could disturb it and mom and dad would make a new nest and move them. Unless one of her nieghbors will let them put it in a tree in thier yard maybe?

[lilidukes]

Personally I would not want to be the one to mess with a blue jays nest. The jays will seriously object.

[Twi_prime]

Personally I would not want to be the one to mess with a blue jays nest. The jays will seriously object.

Is a bluebird the same as a bluejay? I honestly don't know.

[djarenspace9]

If a nest falls we always try first to reattach it or relocate it so babies can stay in the wild if possible.

I don't see why you couldn't move the nest to a safe place. Is there a neighboring tree that it could be attached to? Then watch from a safe distance (where the parent birds would not feel threatened by you) and make sure they find their babies and continue feeding them.

[pappy1264]

A blue bird and bluejay are not the same birds. In many states bluebirds are protected, so you need to call the fish and wildlife in that area and find out. They may be able to assist or direct in regards to moving (or telling landlord he cannot by law if that is the case). If worse comes to worse, see if a neighbor would allow nest on their property.

[UDoWhat]

Aren't the bluejays protected under the Fed. Migratory Bird Act too? Some states are really good about protecting Fed. birds. Do call the state DNR. They may help, you never know.

[lilidukes]

Sorry I thought she said blue jay, mean critters. A blue bird is very different.

[Pierre]

All song birds are federally protected.
Starlings and sparrows are not as they are not native and are considered an "invasive" species.
You should be able to get your local state office to help! :thumbsup

[squirrelsrule&bunniestoo]

Pierre is correct, all native songbirds are federally protected. You cannot knowingly mess with a birds nest! Accidents happen, but if you know there is a nest you can't take down the house until the babies have fledged. I'll check my bird permit, I am sure there is a number on it that can be called (although it might be the Northern States number, but I'm sure they could direct you to who to call) to report stuff like this.