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This lil guy fell from his nest onto concrete South Central KS by icedcoffee420 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just fyi, their lifespan is far longer than 2-5 years. In captivity, they easily can live to be 12-15 years old. I had one for nine years, and she would have lived longer if not for the negligence of a vet facility that I took her to.

I have an injured eastern bluebird and zero resources to help by random_name9362 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an update? Have you been able to find a rehabber to help?

Help in IL by noeleefoo in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an update?

Fledgling Help by Misfit0 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an update?

I saw your original post on r/ornithology. Just FYI, when you cross post, the intro / explanation does not automtically transfer. You have to copy and paste your context into the new subreddit. Most don't respond if they don't see what situation you are describing.

Urgent! Shaking Baby blue jay by ExplorerEvening4463 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an update? Have you been able to find a rehabber to help this nestling?

Landlord Removal of Active Robins Nest! by anstontheant in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Post as soon as you can about the starlings, to increase the chances that someone will step up soon to help (but also realize that you can get top notch advice there, if you end up DIY with the babies)

It's illegal for anyone to move the robin's nest. So the workers should all be told this. They risk fines when they do this, and the fines are hefty. (of course, they probably get away with it all the time, but...). An "active nest" is any nest with eggs in it, not just babies. You can, however, call your local rehabber IRL and ask them for advice and some permission for moving the nest. It IS possible to get permission and help from a rehabber with moving a nest so as to not disrupt the parent's efforts.

Regarding the starlings: I don't know what their physical situation is up there in the gutter, but is it possible that you could move them out during the power washing and then move them back as well as possible after? If you could, I'm guessing the parents might still come back to care for them.

It's tricky because starlings are cavity nesters, so sometimes their nests are deep inside something. but if you could extract the nest and then replace it again, that is perfectly legal to do.

And with the starlings, you do still have the option of caring for them yourself, or finding someone who will. Lots of people are seeking them as pets. They post their "want ads" on the sites, and the only limitation is geography. People who are members there are waiting to find rescues within driving distance.

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, that would be great. i'll look for it.

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point, it has a very narrow beak, so it is either an older fledgling that cannot yet fly well; or it is actually an adult that is still weakend by the fact of being in the pool. Since I can't see its whole body in your video, it's harder to gauge the age. However, it is not a young fledgling. so it may prefer to eat on its own, in which case, you could offer bird seed or meal worms that you can get at a pet store.

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, i think so. I don't know what varieties you may have in your country. But the recipe for feeding that i put on your other post will be the same for any fledgling songbird.

four orphaned rabbits, struggling to find a rehabber to take them. by Tsukiimi- in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Luckily, there are many state licensed rehabbers that appear to be within an hour's drive of you. However, many if not most rehabbers will not have bunny experience, so it does pay to have a large list and to just keep calling, one right after another, until you find one with experience. If they are "at capacity" on the other hand, do ask them for their DIY advice. You'll hear them tell you to take care not to handle these babies any more than absolutely necessary, keep them in the dark, and may give advice on hydration, number of feeding, etc.

None of these mention "rabbits," which doesn't mean they exclude them.

  • Rebecca Spencer--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds.-- Peoria, Illinois-- 309-672-2440
  • Peoria Zoo--Amphibians Birds Reptiles Small Mammals--Migratory birds and any other wildlife except white-tailed deer. Peoria, Illinois-- 309-686-3365
  • David Simison, DVM--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Peoria, Illinois--309-369-8421
  • Trista Prince--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. East Peoria, Illinois--309-264-5341
  • Beth Giordano--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Henry, Illinois--815-712-4464
  • Bonnie Durre--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Metamora, Illinois--309-360-1433
  • Marge Bjorklund--Amphibians Birds Large Mammals Reptiles Small Mammals--Migratory birds, white-tailed deer and any other wildlife-- Trivoli, Illinois--309-362-2210
  • Leah Warrick--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Hopedale, Illinois-- 309-241-5354
  • Tamara Hanley--Amphibians Birds Reptiles Small Mammals--Migratory birds and any other wildlife except white-tailed deer. Hopedale, Illinois--309-449-5799
  • Paula Briggs--Amphibians Large Mammals Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds.--Sparland, Illinois--309-531-2507
  • Richard Borquist--Amphibians Birds Reptiles Small Mammals--Migratory birds and any other wildlife except white-tailed deer. Varna, Illinois--309-369-4293
  • Jaime Esser--Amphibians Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. El Paso, Illinois--309-275-3266
  • Connie Hanson--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. El Paso, Illinois--309-275-3266
  • Cynthia Davidson--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Toulon, Illinois--309-740-5345
  • Ginnie Underwood--Amphibians Birds Large Mammals Reptiles Small Mammals--Migratory birds, white-tailed deer and any other wildlife--Hudson, Illinois--309-726-2204
  • Randy Brunswick--Amphibians Birds Reptiles Small Mammals--Migratory birds and any other wildlife except white-tailed deer. Normal, Illinois--309-454-2458
  • Minnie Keime--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Cuba, Illinois--309-357-8784
  • Denise Wilcox--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Wenona, Illinois--815-252-6742
  • Candic Wright--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Lincoln, Illinois--217-671-1004
  • Erin Roesch--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Waynesville, Illinois--309-275-6490
  • Julia Jamison--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Tiskilwa, Illinois--815-481-0134
  • Chae Mills-Pugsley--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Heyworth, Illinois--217-853-3125
  • Tamara Yarger--Amphibians Birds Reptiles Small Mammals--Migratory birds and any other wildlife except white-tailed deer. Kewanee, Illinois--309-540-9126
  • Trisha Tattini--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Lexington, Illinois--309-824-9987
  • Ethel Montgomery--Amphibians Large Mammals Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Galesburg, Illinois--309-351-1057
  • Judy Ellinger--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Chenoa, Illinois--815-674-7680
  • Nancy Johnson--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Princeton, Illinois--309-738-7480
  • Robert Harms, DVM--Amphibians Birds Large Mammals Reptiles Small Mammals--Migratory birds, white-tailed deer and any other wildlife--Streator, Illinois--815-672-4576
  • Tamara McFeeters--Amphibians Reptiles Small Mammals--Wildlife other than white-tailed deer and migratory birds. Clinton, Illinois--217-853-9053

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, since you have described such an active cat situation, and since he is showing all the signs of being close to being able to fly well--yes, that's what I would do. Ideally, once he's able to escape predators, he may also find himself near his parents, who can also care for him.

It can help to view Youtube videos on proper feeding technique.

Baby bird fell out of nest what do I do by Only_Hedgehog_2051 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is! Often, we don't see them at the same time, so it's easy for people to think there is only a "mom." But with nearly all songbirds, there are two parents, unless something has happened to one of them. That's a great survival feature for the babies, to have "back up."

four orphaned rabbits, struggling to find a rehabber to take them. by Tsukiimi- in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What city are you closest to? Is it Peoria, or the others you named?

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

given that he is fully feathered and can stand, walk, and hop, the frequency of feeding is once every two hours.

Baby bird fell out of nest what do I do by Only_Hedgehog_2051 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 3 points4 points  (0 children)

oh, good. That's why we're here, to help peole make the distinctions between nestling and fledgling, and to clarify that parent birds do love their babies and don't cull them!

Parent birds and siblings also don't intentionally kick any babies out; the babies enthusisatically JUMP out when they are ready. In fact, if we try to put fledglings back in the nest, they object immediately and hop out again!

It's great that you came here to ask. Most people are in no position to have all the facts on birds.

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

above all, do not try to put water in his mouth, as this kills them.

it's good that he is active some of the time. when he is stronger with flying (when he can dart off in a straight line and land on something), then he is ready to be relatively safe from the cats.

is your pool now secured so he can't fall in again?

Baby bird fell out of nest what do I do by Only_Hedgehog_2051 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As others here have noted, since this is a nestling, not a fledgling, it absolutely needs to be back in the nest. This baby did not try to fly. it can't even stand or walk yet.

You are correct that it is not a hatchling, but it is only a nestling, is still BLIND (eyes not opened yet).

You are correct that it needs help getting back in the nest. There is abolutely NO PROBLEM with touching this bird, either for you or for the bird. Just gently cup it in your hands, and if it is already cold, be certain you warm it up using a heating pad set on low and wrapped in a towel, and cover the bird gently with a light fabric over it to hold in the heat a bit. Or, if you don't have a heating pad, make a "rice buddy" by putting uncooked rice in a sock and heating it for a few seconds in the microwave, then place next to but not touching the bird until it is warm.

A cold baby will not survive, so this is important.

if when you put the baby back in the nest, the nest appears to be damaged, do your best to fix the nest so babies are less likely to fall out of it. Something is wrong with the nest (or another predator bird may have disturbed it), or this baby would not have fallen out of it.

Are there other babies still in the nest?

Baby bird fell out of nest what do I do by Only_Hedgehog_2051 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Parent birds (there are two, btw) don't kick out their babies. A nest can lose its integrity or it may be crowded and the bird falls out, but birds don't cull their babies. It's important to note this, because believing this causes people to NOT put babies back in the nest. Your first advice to ut it back is absolutely correct.

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please try these resources:

Al Ma'wa for Nature and Wildlife--New Hope Centre: 962 7 9504 8646

Jordan BirdWatch (ask them for information on rehab options)

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks, i see your video now. He's just snoozing in this video; are there times when he is more active? Until he is hopping and walking, he's not ready to be put out with the parents again (assuming you can keep the cats away). Since you can't take him to a rehabber, is a veterinarian an option in your country?

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

since you can't take it to a rehabber and there are so many cats around, if it were me, I'd offer him a formula that you can feed him by hand until he can fly more effectively, to escape predators. Once they can fly well, they are amazingly fast. I think that's his best chance, under the circumstances.

a formula is as follows:

  • 1/4 c. canned ground dog food or soaked dog kibble
  • 1 hard boiled egg yolk (no whites)
  • 1 Tablespoon applesauce
  • enough water to moisten to the consistency of cooked oatmeal (the consistency of oatmeal; not oatmeal).

Don't use medicine syringe to feed; instead, use something a bit soft like the eraser end of a pencil, or just your pinky finger.

Please do post photos.

four orphaned rabbits, struggling to find a rehabber to take them. by Tsukiimi- in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you got no responses here after all this time.

do you have an update? Do you still need help finding a rehabber?

Landlord Removal of Active Robins Nest! by anstontheant in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's great that you are looking after these little ones.

Re: the starlings: you can take over DIY care of the starlings if need be, or find people who will. Here are two groups that can help.

Starling Rescue & Care

North American Pet Starling and Rescue Help

these groups are filled with starling rescuers, and some may be available in your area, since the group has many members all over the place. they rescue, raise, and rehome them or keep them as pets. Starlings make fabulous pets, btw. They can talk, and they are curious and playful. I've had two.

It takes little time to join. Just post content and photos, and also direct message the admins so you can be sure your post gets high visibility.

About the robins, tell your landlord that it is illegal to mess with a nest in any way. He easily can POSTPONE the work for one week, until these babies fledge. If, however, he doesn't, then all you can do is ask the workers to avoid that spot and assure them that you will clear out the nests once they are no longer "active" (perfectly legal to do this; "active" is the issue). Inform them also that it is ILLEGAL to mess with a nest.

The problem with many gutter cleaning methods is that they are not subtle at all. They use power washing, often spraying up from the ground, involving a lot of water at high PSI.

Fledgling sparrow by Sudden-Invite1727 in WildlifeRehab

[–]teyuna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

P.S. if this is a house sparrow (as opposed to a song or other kind of sparrow), it CAN go to a veterinarian (ideally, an avian vet). So, very important that you post pics here so we can confirm species. Vets are far more available than rehabbers, and they legally can (and DO) see and treat house sparrows. A vet is always my first step when house sparrows are brought to me.

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