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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cavan wood" data-source="post: 1702744" data-attributes="member: 106919">Everyone is correct! The birds might have died, so the OP did something that was undeniably against the law to save them.  The chances of being caught were astronomically small and for most people worth the risk.  But, if someone helping their daughter to sell girl guide cookies saw the birds and reported it, charges might have been laid.  Would it have been worth it then?   Putting the birds in a sheltered place away from cats would probably also have saved the birds.  That was probably the better option, but taking them inside was a better option than leaving them for the cats.  Cats and doors are not part of the natural environment, so leaving "nature" to take its course is not really possible in this case (ok, so I don't agree with EVERYTHING said here).   Lots of people do lots of damage by taking in birds that should have been left alone, so even though this story had a happy ending, the OP might easily have messed up if she kept the birds too long.  Luckily, she sought advice from all of you here and the right decision was made.   Good job everyone.  I really enjoyed this debate, and no one got real nasty. Scott  p.s. jmepler #67 gets my vote for best post.</blockquote>