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Gandalf
14th June 2007, 03:00 PM
Having been watching flocks of 40-50 young birds coming to feed. This one landed by me and came so close I could have touched it, in fact, he was so close I had to move backwards to get this image.:cool: Obviously doesn't know the dangers. Hope he makes it all right!
Georgieone
14th June 2007, 04:08 PM
It's a little cutie - I could pick it up and hug it. I hope it learns to move quicker as well and hopefully survive. It's a beautiful photo though.
PiratesAhoy!
15th June 2007, 03:03 PM
I hope he's ok. I notice his beak's open a little - did he appear listless or lethargic in anyway?

Keep an eye out for him in case he's in trouble. If necessary, let me know and I'll come pick him up - he can join the other juvenile starling I'm looking after :)
Gandalf
15th June 2007, 07:09 PM
I hope he's ok. I notice his beak's open a little - did he appear listless or lethargic in anyway?

Keep an eye out for him in case he's in trouble. If necessary, let me know and I'll come pick him up - he can join the other juvenile starling I'm looking after :)

Thanks for the concern PA. Not really, just sat very still for a bit (couple of minutes only) and then started moving around and flew up to where his kin were, gorging themselves on fat-cakes. Have been looking for him/her today, but no sign. Will keep you posted.

Forgot to ask: what did you think might be wrong?
PiratesAhoy!
18th June 2007, 10:12 AM
Well, I would usually do the diagnosis later, when I've had more chance to observe what they're doing, but if a bird isn't moving very quickly, has it's beak open all the time - those are signs of respitory problems, dehydration, or trauma of some kind (i.e. window strike, cat attack). Obviously if he does display signs of lethargy, let us know..
Gandalf
18th June 2007, 09:08 PM
Well, I would usually do the diagnosis later, when I've had more chance to observe what they're doing, but if a bird isn't moving very quickly, has it's beak open all the time - those are signs of respitory problems, dehydration, or trauma of some kind (i.e. window strike, cat attack). Obviously if he does display signs of lethargy, let us know..

Kept an eye out and up to now all visiting birds are OK, none showing any adverse signs.