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I am a 6th grade Science teacher. There was a nest found in one of our buildings-2 of the babies were dead and one was still holding on. They brought it to me and with a classfull of 6th graders, I had to try to help this little bird. I think it is a mocking bird by the few feathers it has. I was able to get it to eat a few crushed crickets that I had for my pet geckos. What should I do for water? How much would he eat in a day? Is it possible for me to get it healthy and then release it? I would appreciate any help.
Thanks for your concern. So far you have done the right thing but the best thing to do is contact your local wildlife rehab center for advice and help, or a wildlife official. Baby birds are VERY hard to raise without experience. Meanwhile,go to www.ornithology.com/rehab.html for information on caring for baby birds. Good luck
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Roger Lederer
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Any and all about WILD birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please.
Experience
Have a PhD and over forty years as a professional ornithologist - research, teaching, author, speaker, webmaster of Ornithology.com . Have written thirty scientific papers, three bird field guides, a textbook in ecology and two recent books entitled "Amazing Birds" and "Birds of New England". Have traveled to over 90 countries watching birds.
Education/Credentials
PhD in Zoology/Ornithology; Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences; former Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, Chico
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