First and only time on any forum... help with grounded birds (1 Viewer)

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Hero997

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• Sep 7, 2016

• #1

I'm in Pennsburg PA, i noticed 2 bird that resemble mourning doves, they're staying within inches of each other. If i Get within 2 feet they get scared and walk not hop away from me but won't fly away... what's the most probably explanation for this behavior? They haven't moved in the past 2 hours... should I contact animal services?

 

KC Foggin

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• Sep 7, 2016

• #2

They are probably juvies and have left the nest but are staying close by and the parents will continue to feed them while they are on the ground. Try to give them as much space as possible and before long they'll be flying

Hi there and a warm welcome to you from those of us on staff here at BirdForum :t:

 

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Hero997

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• Sep 7, 2016

• #3

Yea they don't seem in distress, but they look full grown( but I have no idea what full grown is) I put a pic in the gallery to get a response about age

 

delia todd

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• Sep 7, 2016

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Hi Hero and a warm welcome from me too.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

Kits

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• Sep 7, 2016

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Welcome to BirdForum! I am sure you will find lots to interest you here, and I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

Lisa W

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• Sep 8, 2016

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Hello and welcome to the forum. Nice of you to join in.