Hello from Florida!
I need some advice and apoplogize if this is not the correct forum. I noticed a small gray brown bird going into a bush by our front door the other day. I peeked into the bush from behind where the leaves are thinner and saw a nest. My husband and I have been careful not to touch the bush or nest, though it is just a couple of feet from our door. Today, I could hear some faint chirping coming from the nest. I also found part of a small egg shell on the ground under the bush. It is grayish with brown speckles. After looking up Florida birds, I think the birds are House Sparrows based on the partial shell. I have not seen the mother in the nest at all. Is it possible she has abandoned it? How long can the babies survive? We just had a bad storm and the nest is ok but I didn't hear chirping. Should my husband and I take the babies to a vet in the morning? Or, do mother sparrows stay away from their nests for long periods of time? Please help. I'm so worried! Thank you!
I need some advice and apoplogize if this is not the correct forum. I noticed a small gray brown bird going into a bush by our front door the other day. I peeked into the bush from behind where the leaves are thinner and saw a nest. My husband and I have been careful not to touch the bush or nest, though it is just a couple of feet from our door. Today, I could hear some faint chirping coming from the nest. I also found part of a small egg shell on the ground under the bush. It is grayish with brown speckles. After looking up Florida birds, I think the birds are House Sparrows based on the partial shell. I have not seen the mother in the nest at all. Is it possible she has abandoned it? How long can the babies survive? We just had a bad storm and the nest is ok but I didn't hear chirping. Should my husband and I take the babies to a vet in the morning? Or, do mother sparrows stay away from their nests for long periods of time? Please help. I'm so worried! Thank you!
