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Expert: - 7/30/2006


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i found a new born bird in my backyard and i would like to know what can i used to feed them,if they survive tonight what steps may I follow to help them because i want to keep them until they can take care themselves, hope you can read this soon

David

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Depends on what you mean by newborn bird and what kind it is. If it has some feathers it is probably being taken care of by its parents and you should leave it alone. IF you are absolutely sure it has been abandoned, call your nearest wildlife rehabilitation center. As a LAST resort you can try to raise it yourself, but it is VERY difficult. Go to www.ornithology.com/rehab.html
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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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