I’m not sure if its a fledgling that just can’t fly or an adult that’s in trouble. Waiting to hear back from the SPCA at the moment. Does anyone recognise what kind of bird this is an whether its an adult or not!

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  1. If you call a local vet, there is a bird sanctuary (at least one that I know of, probably more) who will collect it from them. This happened with us when our naughty cat brought home a baby pigeon to play with. Ring around vets and see if they can help in this way?

  3. Animal welfare authorities always say to leave the bird alone where you found it unless it is very obviously injured or is in danger of being injured.

    Birds jump out of the nest this time of year and try to fly. It can take them a bit to get the hang of it. Put the bird back where you found it. Its parents are usually near by keeping an eye out.

    If you’re on Instagram you can look at DSPCA post from a few days ago in relation to this.

  5. Definitely looks like a fledgling to me, looks too small to be an adult.

    I didn’t know the DSPCA had put an appeal about fledglings, but I would follow their advice unless you’ve had the bird for too long – by that time I’m not sure if the parents might accept it back. Definitely get in touch with the DSPCA and see what they tell you.

  7. It’s a fledgling. They jump / fall out of the nests before they can fly. The parents will continue feeding it on the ground until it is able to fly. Unfortunately moving it from where you found it is the worst thing to do. Hopefully the parents will come back to it. If you don’t see the parents feeding it this afternoon, you will have to intervene again and get it to a rescue.

  8. Looks like a fledgling robin to me. The other users gave some great advice.

    This one looks a little young to be outside of the nest though.

  14. Baby robin by the looks of it. They learn to fly from the ground, the thrashing could be its attempts at flight.

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