This is
a rare occurrence and it is usually impossible to return the youngster
to the
nest.
If the parents are still feeding it, try
leaning a wooden ladder
or long pole against one of
the heronry trees,
or making a sloping grid out of branches to
help it climb higher up,
away from
predators.
Caught in pond netting
Keep
away to avoid causing undue stress and struggling.
Contact a rescue centre; they can usually send someone to cut the bird
free.
It may not have to go in for treatment unless the netting has caused
damage.
Protective goggles or glasses are needed as Herons stab with their
beaks when
frightened and could damage your eyes.
Thin, weak, collapsed
Try and
find an experienced Rescue Centre helper to collect it.
If nobody can come, if you are willing to help, get a friend to grasp
the beak
and neck securely while you put the bird into a box or pet
carrier.
It can be carefully wrapped in a piece of old sheet or large towel but
care
must be taken to gently fold the legs and the wings.
The heron must be wrapped securely to prevent it wriggling free during
the
journey.
If no box is available, the folded and wrapped up body and legs
should fit into
a large holdall while the beak can be held closed
with an elastic band for a
short
journey.