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a blackbird chick has fallen out of the nest hidden among a very large ivy tree,have been feeding it with wet bread until advised PLEASE HELP.many thanks Irene Chivers
Birds rarely fall ut of nests; they normally jump out when they get big enough. But they still can't fly so the parents feed them. Are the parents around? DO NOT feed it wet bread exclusively. Wet bread will give it water but no nutrition. If the parents are around, leave it alone. If your are SURE parents are not around, call your nearest wildife rehabilitation center or wildlife official. Failing that, go to www.ornithology.com/rehab.html for advice on raising abaondoned birds. But it is VERY difficult. Good luck and thanks for your concern. Roger Lederer
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| Comment | unfortunately the chick was fed by parents then disappeared into foliage next day after whistlening it came out drenched by rain, took it indoors dried it out put some carpet in an icecream carton and place the chick inside so that it could walk in and out but was protected from the rain but was never spotted again. when box was checked there was no chick , devastated that may have done the wrong thing as advice was too late as computer was not at dwelling where chick was found . many thanks Irene Chivers | ||
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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.
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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