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This evening I found a very new baby bird possibly a robin not sure. It has a yellowish beak. No feathers,cold laying on my sidewalk. I am warming it on a heating pad carefully not to over heat, and we are grinding up worms and giving a little water too. I have no idea what to do next and where I can take it? I live in Ashland, WI can you help
Take it to your local wildlife or bird rehab center. If you don't know where that is, call your local wildlife official. Ground up worms are ok, but do not give it water - it might end up in the bird's lungs. The worms have enough moisture. So far you have done the right thing. Thanks for your concern.
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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.
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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.
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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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