Boise bird center spreads its wings to meet demand of injured young birds

As spring arrives across the Treasure Valley, a Boise foothills nonprofit is preparing for its busiest season — caring for thousands of injured and orphaned birds.

The Ruth Melichar Bird Center hosted its annual “Baby Bird Shower” on Saturday, bringing together community members to learn about native species and support rehabilitation efforts.

WATCH | ‘Baby Bird Shower’ helps Boise nonprofit care for thousands of birds each year—

Boise bird center spreads its wings to meet growing demand

The event focused on educating the public about birds such as mallards and red-tailed hawks, while raising funds to help the center continue its work…

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