Beware, Utah tree trimmers, what you cut could kill baby birds

A lot of the baby birds (and squirrels) don’t survive the impact when their nests hit the ground. But the center has been receiving up to 40 birds a day, which “feels like more this year than other years,” she said. “And it doesn’t have to be happening. This is not the right time of year to be trimming trees.”

“Wait until there’s no leaves. It’s better for the trees. It’s better for the animals,” Marthaler said. “And it’s a lot more comfortable to do it when it’s cooler.”