Wildlife rehabilitators across Long Island are overwhelmed
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Spring is wildlife baby season and rehabilitators say they're overwhelmed with baby birds, rabbits, raccoons and other critters. We ask experts what to do when confronted with the creature -- leave it alone or wait for mom? Sweetbriar has many babies being cared for right now. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost