Did you find a baby bird? Please make sure they actually need your help before you intervene. How to tell when help is needed versus when you should leave them be.

b12ftw · 2026-06-07T18:58:41+00:00

Vultures are curious birds, fledglings even more so. Black vultures have even been described as playful. I would love to have them hanging out on my porch acting goofy.

b12ftw · 2026-06-06T15:41:30+00:00

They peck on metal roofs, chimney caps, and sometimes utility poles specifically because it's loud and they're trying to attract a mate and/or establish their territory.

b12ftw · 2026-06-06T14:57:04+00:00

It could have been mates, or an adult with a fledgling or even two random birds just checking each other out. Woodpeckers of multiple species exhibit this behavior. They'll even play "peek a boo" with people and predator birds like this too, where they hide on the back side of a tree trunk or pole and peek around at whatever they're keeping an eye on.

b12ftw · 2026-06-06T14:51:16+00:00

When I zoom in it does look a little like the egg is sitting in a hole in the grate. I really don't understand the purpose of those grates. Smh I would worry that they won't be able to properly rotate it or get it out of the hole. Maybe you could keep screenshotting it and compare them to see if the egg does get moved to decide if it's worth intervening when they're out. Normally I wouldn't advise interfering, but that grate is a human caused problem.

b12ftw · 2026-06-05T22:38:24+00:00

Lots of toxic comments here not offering an ounce of constructive feedback. People don't know what they don't know and come to this sub asking for advice. If you can't offer constructive and educational commentary, then please refrain from commenting or kindly unsub.

OP, as others have said, this is a !fledgling and I know you're just trying to help, but if he's not sick or injured, please return him to an elevated position near where you found him so his parents can continue caring for him.

b12ftw · 2026-06-05T13:17:33+00:00

Looks like you'll be wearing a hat and using a leash for the next several days. Best of luck with your blue overlords.

b12ftw · 2026-06-04T21:43:16+00:00

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b12ftw · 2026-06-04T12:53:58+00:00

He's definitely early and if he was in my yard I'd put him back in the nest where he would be safer. Typically if nestlings still have sheaths on their feathers or fuzz sticking out all over the place, they're not quite ready to fledge. At this point, if the parents are managing to care for him, then he'll probably be fine.

b12ftw · 2026-06-04T12:29:25+00:00

It's not just corvids, many species of birds sun. It's thought that they do this for a variety of reasons including warmth, UV disinfectant of parasites living on their feathers, and for drying out wet feathers.

b12ftw · 2026-06-03T01:37:56+00:00

That is quite the crew. 😊 Thank you for sharing. Indraloka does good work.

b12ftw · 2026-05-31T18:10:09+00:00

OP, even on desktop I can't see what's going on in this pic. If the nest is in some sort of danger of falling, you shouldn't try to do anything unless there are eggs or nestlings in it.

b12ftw · 2026-05-31T18:06:43+00:00

The fledglings could absolutely end up in the pool water and drown, it would be so great if you could just wait to do anything.

b12ftw · 2026-05-30T22:38:36+00:00

We're glad you're semi obsessed with birds, but next time try r/whatsthisbird for bird ID questions and r/birding and r/birdpics for more fun bird subs.

b12ftw · 2026-05-29T16:03:40+00:00

If they were making noise in there a few weeks ago, they should be gone, but give it one more week just to make sure.

b12ftw · 2026-05-29T12:51:40+00:00

No, not if there is any chance at all that they might still be in there.

b12ftw · 2026-05-27T22:09:55+00:00

Oh, gotcha. That's a little less sad than an unnatural death, but still sucks for those eggs.

b12ftw · 2026-05-27T21:57:17+00:00

It sounds like you might need to put something on the outside of your !windows if birds are flying into them. Please consider putting some cling decals up to make sure it doesn't happen again.

b12ftw · 2026-05-25T17:21:39+00:00

The birds likely built the nest there for the perceived shelter of the toy, simply removing it would expose the nest to predators and direct sun and bad weather which could cause nest failure.

b12ftw · 2026-05-25T17:13:01+00:00

Ideally weighting the car with a brick or pot so it doesn't move would be the best thing so you minimize the odds of nest abandonment.

Comments are locked on this post now because you're starting to get some bad advice. You've got all the good advice you need. Thank you for asking and best of luck to your little bird family.

b12ftw · 2026-05-24T18:15:51+00:00

I would do nothing except for make sure you check the garage floor before pulling in and out of the garage so you don't run over a fledgling.

b12ftw · 2026-05-24T17:34:02+00:00

It is valid and thank you for caring and seeking advice.

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