Living in Central Maryland, US. This fledgling was at the city pool. My daughter was doing a meet on an EXTREMELY hot day and no other birds were observed caring for the bird after 5-6 hours. When approached, it was gaping desperately and I heard no other birds when I approached it. After this time, I felt the bird was probably abandoned or lost.
After a little research, I was pretty sure it was a crow, however my neighbor who just returned from vacation and is an avid birder, thought there might be the possibility it may be a starling and the rare possibility that it could also be a Raven. She’s about 70% sure it is a crow.
Could anyone make an identification with utmost confidence? I can provide more pictures if needed, just specify what would be useful.
Thanks!
After a little research, I was pretty sure it was a crow, however my neighbor who just returned from vacation and is an avid birder, thought there might be the possibility it may be a starling and the rare possibility that it could also be a Raven. She’s about 70% sure it is a crow.
Could anyone make an identification with utmost confidence? I can provide more pictures if needed, just specify what would be useful.
Thanks!