Hello! Joined because I found this little one in my yard... (1 Viewer)

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PamC

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #1

Can anyone ID this bird? I’m pretty sure it’s a juvenile, but wanted to know if I should leave it or take to the local wildlife sanctuary.

Thank you in advance!

https://imgur.com/gallery/LNoA9U1

(I have dogs, so leaving it creates an issue...)

 

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PYRTLE

Old Berkshire Boy

• Oct 6, 2020

• #2

It is a Starling. Rest it somewhere dry and warm overnight, offer water and wet dog food - not bread. Release it first thing in the morning, away from cats and near suitable tree / shrub habitat. Good luck.

 

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delia todd

If I said the wrong thing it was a Senior Moment

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #3

Hi Pam and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

That's a European Starling you've found, just moulting into his 'spotty' winter plumage.

I cross-posted with Pat. Follow his advice and if he's no better tomorrow morning then seek further professional advice.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

KC Foggin

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #4

It's a Starling going through a molt.

Hi there Pam and a warm welcome to you :t:

We're glad you found us and thanks for taking a moment to say hello. Please join in wherever you like

 

ClarkWGriswold

Carpe Carpum

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #5

Hi Pam and welcome to BirdForum.

Rich

 

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PamC

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #6

Ah, thank you! It wasn’t flying away so I was worried. I will wet some dog food for it.

 

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PamC

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #7

The starling has flown over the rainbow bridge... released to be a higher life form ||

 

KC Foggin

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #8

That's good news so why the sad face?

 

Kits

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #9

Welcome to Birdforum.

You did your best for the starling, Pam.

 

KC Foggin

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #10

Pam, I am so very sorry, it was just pointed out to me that the "rainbow bridge" meant that it had passed on. I'm so sorry for my ignorance.

 

delia todd

If I said the wrong thing it was a Senior Moment

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• Oct 6, 2020

• #11

Aaaw Pam - I'm sorry to hear this news.

At least you tried, though and made him comfortable for his last few hours.

 

Lisa W

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• Oct 7, 2020

• #12

Hi Pam, welcome to the forum. I’m sorry your starling didn’t make it.