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AIBU to ask what to do with this baby bird?

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WhatTheThunderSaid · 20/06/2020 15:34

Hi there, posting here for traffic!

A Jay flew into the garden with three baby birds in its beak about an hour ago, it dropped two of them which were dead, but the third is sheltering in a bush. Usually I'd obviously leave a fledgling well alone but this one seems quite small still (although partially feathered and hopping) and I doubt its mum knows where it is, given the Jay seemed to fly in from a different garden. The Jay is now also still trying to get at it, is there anything we can do? Sad

Thanks!

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UncleMatthewsEntrenchingTool · 20/06/2020 15:39

We found a hatchling last week, but only managed to keep him going for 48 hours. RSPCA/wildlife rehab all closed for Covid. Best we could do was keep him warm and feed him dog food off a cocktail stick 🙁 but we knew the odds were bad.

I did see this online yesterday which I’ve not watched yet, don’t know if it will help m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3157501247599690&id=2129037243779434

Thelnebriati · 20/06/2020 15:40

I know this sounds harsh but unless you can find a wildlife rehab or vet to take it within the next 2 hours, its kinder to let the jay have it. Its probably been injured, its in shock, and it will need fluids and care.

WhatTheThunderSaid · 20/06/2020 15:46

Don't suppose anyone can identify the species? Will try finding a wildlife rehab/see if the vet will help!

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WhatTheThunderSaid · 20/06/2020 15:47

Ack, photo didn't attach...

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redskittleorangeskittle · 20/06/2020 15:49

Poor little guy looks very young. Could it be a starling?

Thelnebriati · 20/06/2020 15:54

It looks like a house sparrow, is got feathers so thats a good thing, its not as fragile as a younger one.

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