You might have spotted small nests or tiny eggs hidden in your bushes, trees, or even on the ground in your yard. While it might be tempting to move them or clean the area, doing so could be illegal—and could seriously harm wildlife.
In the United States and many other countries, birds and their nests are protected by law. For example, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it illegal to disturb, destroy, or move nests with eggs or baby birds inside. This applies to hundreds of bird species, even those that seem common like robins, sparrows, or doves.
