[RP TownTalk] baby bird in my yard

[Nancy Augustine]

Do I have to let nature take its course? 
 
I went out a few minutes ago and found a baby bird hopping around my front
yard. It's trying very hard to flap its wings and get going, but it can only
propel itself a few inches off the ground. My dog didn't seem interested,
and I'm keeping my cats indoors (can't stand the thought), but there are
some other cats that come visiting, plus who knows what other critters. Mama
bird is hanging out, wasn't happy that I was checking out the chick. I'm not
bird-smart, but I'm pretty sure that they're plain old mockingbirds.  
 
Way out of my depth, here. Any suggestions?  
 
~Nancy
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