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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fugl" data-source="post: 1696198" data-attributes="member: 816">They’re (adult) Blue-gray Gnatcatchers.  My guess is that they were shocked by the sudden cold snap as you suggest & snuggled up against your door for warmth.  But, I’m just guessing about thisI’d definitely keep them overnight & let them go in your yard in the morning, i.e. assuming they appear active & healthy enough to make it on their own.  I would think the earlier you release them in the morning (once it’s light), the better, so as to maximize the time they’ll have to forage for food.  Otherwise, if they don’t appear healthy enough to release, I guess a phone call to a vet or rehabber is your only recourse.Good luck.</blockquote>