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Miguel RodriguezSpain
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Long time enthusiast of birding, specifically of the birds of the island of HISPANIOLA (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in the CARIBBEAN. Also, some knowledge of CARIBBEAN FAUNA IN GENERAL. I also have a limited knowledge of birds of Eastern North America. I am NOT A VETERINARIAN NOR A BIRD BREEDER so can not give any information regarding bird diet, nesting habits, chick raising, etc. | |
Bluebird Bob WalshawU.S.
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I can answer almost any question on Eastern Bluebirds and small cavity nesters such as Chickadees, Titmice, Wrens, etc. Also general questions on other songbirds. No pet bird questions please. A free 20 page Bluebird book is available by sending your mailing address to walshaw1@cox.net | |
Julia BoothU.S.
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I can answer questions about bird identification (by sight or sound), behavior, distribution, population, conservation, mating, nesting, fledging and feeding. I do have some practical knowledge about foreign species, but identification skills are limited in that arena. | |
Roger LedererU.S.
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Any and all about wild birds - the science of ornithology. Information about birdwatching, ecology, conservation, migration, behavior, banding, rehabilitation, feeding, songs, binoculars, identification, and careers in ornithology. No questions about pet or caged birds, please. |
I have seen no change here in NE OK. If you will send your email address to me at walshaw1@cox.net and tell me the area that you live in I will pose this question to the bird listserv that I am a member
Really there isn't much involved in releasing a non-bird of prey. You take it outside, hold it in your hands and move your arms up and down to simulate flight. It should begin pumping its wings as a reflex
I have never heard of feeding a "baby" bird anything of a liquid consistency with a dropper. That is a sure fire way to drown them, as they do not develop the ability to drink until they are ready to fledge
You may have her for a while. Like you said, until the molt. Could be two months. If you keep her in captivity, just treat her like you would a finch. You can let her go when she's rehabbed. She should
Usually a bat has brown or black droppings. If there is scratching in the chimney, it could be a bat or a bird or a rat or something else. Since I don't know what your situation looks like, I can't tell
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