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in a topiary on our front poach, a robin nested and had 5 babies about 5 days ago. We have not seen the mom in a day to two and the nest now has a ring of bird poop around its entire rim. The babies seem less active, but that could be my imagination. Anything wrong or is there something we can or should be doing? thanks, K.
I can't exactly tell you because just because you have not seen the mom does not mean she has not been around. Or,it could be that she disappeared due to an accident or a predator. I don't know. If you are absolutely SURE the nest has been abandoned, call your local wildlife rehab center or wildlife official an din the meantime go to www.ornithology.com/rehab.html for advice on taking care of abandoned babies. Thanks for your concern.
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Answers by Expert:
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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