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07/14/2013 08:58:15 AM · #1 |
We have a Robin's nest over the light in our backyard and about a week ago three chicks hatched. All was fine until this morning, when we found the Robin dead next to our back door (we don't know what happened, doesn't look like a predator....maybe she crashed into the glass of our solarium?).
But now I presume the chicks will all die. Is there someone or some agency that we can call who will take them and save them?
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07/14/2013 09:43:18 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by Neil:
We have a Robin's nest over the light in our backyard and about a week ago three chicks hatched. All was fine until this morning, when we found the Robin dead next to our back door (we don't know what happened, doesn't look like a predator....maybe she crashed into the glass of our solarium?).
But now I presume the chicks will all die. Is there someone or some agency that we can call who will take them and save them? |
I'd call an emergency vet clinic -- they usually won't take them, but they're the type of people that probably get the phone calls and might know what resources are available in your area.
We have the Virginia Living Museum that's basically a zoo for native animals -- That's the place I'd call here.
Upon further searching, it looks like you should google bird rehabilitation centers in your area. (I can't remember what area you're in)
Message edited by author 2013-07-14 09:44:04.
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07/14/2013 09:58:00 AM · #3 |
Thanks Wendy!
Actually, I also posted to a yahoo bird group I recently subscribed to...someone replied that the dad would still feed them! I'd never seen two birds by the nest, but sure enough, I just saw an adult bird there feeding them! So they'll be ok!
(Actually, I don't know if that's the mom or the dad that's dead, so I don't know who's feeding them now!) |
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07/14/2013 10:04:04 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Neil:
Thanks Wendy!
Actually, I also posted to a yahoo bird group I recently subscribed to...someone replied that the dad would still feed them! I'd never seen two birds by the nest, but sure enough, I just saw an adult bird there feeding them! So they'll be ok!
(Actually, I don't know if that's the mom or the dad that's dead, so I don't know who's feeding them now!) |
Awesome!!
(of course, this thread would be so much better with pictures... :)
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07/14/2013 10:28:30 AM · #5 |
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07/14/2013 12:06:18 PM · #6 |
We have a robin's nest on top of a light on our deck as well. Last time we checked 3 out of 4 eggs had hatched. There are definitely 2 adults looking after those hungry little guys. I just took a picture of one of them on the nest. The only we way we can see in is to hold a mirror up there. I'll see if I can get some shots later today without getting dive-bombed :)
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07/15/2013 01:41:07 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Neil:
All was fine until this morning, when we found the Robin dead next to our back door (we don't know what happened, doesn't look like a predator....maybe she crashed into the glass of our solarium?). |
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07/15/2013 08:37:22 PM · #8 |
We had a pair of robins successfully hatch 4 eggs,so long as I know all the kids got out OK and survived. Ryan got some hilarious shots of the, ahem, *waste disposal* system! ;-) I believe I read somewhere that the female is more brown on top to blend in, the male more grey.
Anyway hope it all works out and I second the local bird rehab centre. Sadly yes, I do think that the one bird did fly into glass :-( |
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