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Expert: Julia Booth - 4/20/2009


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Hi, i found an adult Robin redbreast hoping around in our yard. One of it's wings seems injuried, and i was wonder what i could feed him untill he is better?

Answer
Raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, figs, small seeds, live earthworms, live crickets, and other small insects.

Assuming it's an adult. If it's a juvenile, then you might have your work cut out for you:

http://aviary.owls.com/baby_bird.html

Hope this helps,

Julia  

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Julia Booth

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I can answer questions about bird identification (by sight or sound), behavior, distribution, population, conservation, mating, nesting, fledging and feeding. I do have some practical knowledge about foreign species, but identification skills are limited in that arena. Bear in mind that as much as I know, it's possible that at least some of you will ask a question that I am unable to answer. At which point I would direct you to wherever or whomever I thought could provide you with that information.

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I have 15 years birding experience in Southern California.

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My education is in art and photography -but I have a substantial portfolio of nature related work.

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