baby bird, do I leave alone?

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2008-05-06 6:37 AM

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Subject: baby bird, do I leave alone?

So I go out this morning into my yard, around 6:45, there is a small bird just sitting in the grass.  It doesn't move or anything, just sits there.  Nothing looked wrong with it per se.  It has feathers so it's not like it is a "newborn" or whatever.

So then I'm back out there at 7:30, and it is still sitting in the same place.  I found a nest in the tree right next to it.  So I didn't know if I should put it back in the nest, or what.  So I go get some gloves and try to pick it up to put it back in the nest... it starts chirping like mad, and these two robins come over and start chirping like mad at me... these robins were PO'ed.  They startled me, I dropped the baby, it hopped away, can't fly yet.

Do I just leave it alone? 

2008-05-06 6:38 AM
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2008-05-06 6:39 AM
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Subject: RE: baby bird, do I leave alone?
Mike 45 - 2008-05-06 7:38 AM

Yes.

Good, thanks.  Now I can go up and get ready for work without worrying about this bird.   

2008-05-06 6:41 AM
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2008-05-06 6:44 AM
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2008-05-06 7:01 AM
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Subject: RE: baby bird, do I leave alone?
Rynamite - 2008-05-06 7:44 AM
newleaf - 2008-05-06 7:37 AM

So I go out this morning into my yard, around 6:45, there is a small bird just sitting in the grass. It doesn't move or anything, just sits there. Nothing looked wrong with it per se. It has feathers so it's not like it is a "newborn" or whatever.

So then I'm back out there at 7:30, and it is still sitting in the same place. I found a nest in the tree right next to it. So I didn't know if I should put it back in the nest, or what. So I go get some gloves and try to pick it up to put it back in the nest... it starts chirping like mad, and these two robins come over and start chirping like mad at me... these robins were PO'ed. They startled me, I dropped the baby, it hopped away, can't fly yet.

Do I just leave it alone?

You were afraid of two, three ounce birds with a loud chirp?

BWAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHHA

If by afraid, you mean afraid that I wasn't supposed to be effing around with this bird, then yes.

eta: Oh, and these birds were at least 4, maybe even 5 ounces.  That extra ounce packs a lot of punch. 



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2008-05-06 7:25 AM
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Subject: RE: baby bird, do I leave alone?
newleaf - 2008-05-06 7:37 AM

Do I just leave it alone? 

Yes. The neighborhood cat will thank you.

2008-05-06 7:38 AM
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A couple of weeks ago there was an article in a local paper about this, and what to do if you found "abandoned" wild animals.  For birds, the consensus was to leave them alone if they were able to move by themselves, even if it's only hopping, and if they don't seem to be abandoned.  The presence of the other birds pretty much confirms that.

I guess if I were walking in the park and I saw you hopping around on one leg, and there were other people in the area, I wouldn't toss you in my car and take you home. 

 

2008-05-06 7:58 AM
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My father-in -law has turned me into a "birder." I used to make fun of it but now I am hooked. I even have a pair of binos and a bird book. He bought me a finch feeder and another bird book and after just a few weeks. I am addicted to watching these things. It's like watching Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom when I was a kid only fewer lions. I have a nest full of blue birds in my backyard.

Anyway, it's an old wive's tale about birds abandoning a baby or a nest if a human touched it. So, if you do decide to assist the downed bird you'd be ok as would the bird.
2008-05-06 8:03 AM
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I consider myself a "birder" too. Love them extra crispy in a bucket with a side of mac and cheese.
2008-05-06 8:04 AM
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If it's still there this evening, put it in a shoebox and take it inside. Otherwise, it will become part of the foodchain. Be prepared to feed it and give it water.

My rescued baby (this was about a week after we took him in):

 





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2008-05-06 8:04 AM
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Renee - 2008-05-06 8:04 AM

If it's still there this evening, put it in a shoebox and take it inside. Otherwise, it will become part of the foodchain. Be prepared to feed it and give it water.

My rescued baby (this was about a week after we took him in):

 



Photo??? Oh, there it is.

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2008-05-06 8:05 AM
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triturn - 2008-05-06 9:04 AM
Renee - 2008-05-06 8:04 AM

If it's still there this evening, put it in a shoebox and take it inside. Otherwise, it will become part of the foodchain. Be prepared to feed it and give it water.

My rescued baby (this was about a week after we took him in):

 

Photo???

Patience!

2008-05-06 8:06 AM
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I told you I get excited...
2008-05-06 8:13 AM
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Wow. That bird is huge.
2008-05-06 9:36 AM
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Subject: RE: baby bird, do I leave alone?

Unless it's injured, which it didn't sound like it was, is to leave it alone.  It's prolly time to "spread its wings" and learn to be an adult.

Otherwise, let nature take its course.  Sounds cruel, but it happens in the wild.

2008-05-06 9:52 AM
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Subject: RE: baby bird, do I leave alone?
The bird seemed fine when I left for work.  It was hiding under a bush.  Hopefully it will get its' wings soon, there are a couple cats that roam the neighborhood... one time I was out back talking on the phone to my Mom, and in the middle of the conversation I blurted out "HOLY $&%?!!"... one of these cats came racing out from under my deck and picked off a mourning dove that was perched on top of the fence.  Feathers everywhere.  So I hope the little bird makes it.
2008-05-06 11:04 AM
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"Save the neck for me, Clark"

 

2008-05-06 12:37 PM
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sty - 2008-05-06 12:04 PM

"Save the neck for me, Clark"

LMFAO!

2008-05-06 1:06 PM
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Subject: RE: baby bird, do I leave alone?
My parents had this family of doves that made a nest in a low hanging flower basket. Not so bright. Every cat in the neighborhood would sit under it and stare. One little guy didn't make it but the other did. And he got out of the basket and would just sit in the corner of their gazebo. He has all his wings, even saw him fly a little and yet he still just hangs out by the rose bushes hopping around. Dummy dove.
2008-05-06 3:19 PM
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Subject: RE: baby bird, do I leave alone?

Screw that, let the cat out and see if it can really fly or not.

P.S. So hate fighting off the birds who insist on trying to make a nest in my damn BBQ grill every, single, freaking year.  The last time I took a propane torch to the straw (no eggs) to get rid of the thing.

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