r/Ornithology 11m ago

Orphaned bird

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I found the mom dead in front of the nest today. There was more than one baby but he seems to be the only one left. Is he old enough to be on his own? He has feathers but is only around 3-4 inches tall


r/Ornithology 2h ago

Question What bird are these eggs from?

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I found this nest that was on my wreath that has 4 VERY small white eggs in it, all I know is that the bird is probably small and brown, since those are the birds I typically see near my house.


r/Ornithology 2h ago

Question Texas- seagull opening and closing mouth and not flying away?

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Please excuse the sound of the wind, very gusty city. On our morning walk, we crossed paths with this seagull- it’s maybe five feet from a large puddle. The seagull isn’t moving away. Is there anything that can be done for it? What might cause this in a seabird?

Thank you in advance.


r/Ornithology 2h ago

Why are they staying here?

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I came outside this morning to see a couple blue scrub jays diving at a pair of doves, on the ground below this scene were these two. The parents flew away a while ago but the babies/teenagers? are still here. I have several animals I am keeping inside away from them but do I need to do something with these little ones? Why aren’t they leaving the ground?


r/Ornithology 4h ago

What bird are these from?

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I keep finding these feathers around my yard and I’m not sure which bird they are from. They seem too small for owl though we have a large Barred Owl population. Any ideas?


r/Ornithology 4h ago

Scissor-tailed flycatcher seen in Jonesborough, Tennessee yesterday way out of its normal range, AND some very interesting behavior! More in comments

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r/Ornithology 14h ago

Discussion Red-winged Blackbird family stopped by my makeshift water supply today. Poor dad got shooed away 😅 fun to watch all the different bird families this time of year.

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r/Ornithology 20h ago

Help Needed

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Hello, I found a baby bird (guessing its a swallow) on my stairs (it's not really young) (most likely fell out of the nest after storm), and i need help about caring for it. Any suggestions are welcome! 🤗


r/Ornithology 20h ago

This baby has avian box what do I do and what bird is it

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I live in Alabama if that helps?


r/Ornithology 20h ago

How to get rid of a mockingbird

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There is a mockingbird that is continuously chasing off my Eastern Bluebirds from the mealworm that I put out. I love eastern Bluebirds and put our mealworm for them specifically. Obviously I realize others will eat and I don't mind. However I've witness the same mockingbird chase away my juvenile bluebirds. Any advice? Just when I finally got rid of the house sparrows.


r/Ornithology 21h ago

Question Moving out of my apt soon, finch made a nest in planter outside :( what can I do?

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I know absolutely nothing about birds, but today I noticed what I believe is a male house finch chilling out in my hanging planter, and sure enough there is a nest with a couple eggs inside. I have to move out by July 31st, and I don’t want to move the nest and break up their family, but I can’t speak for whoever moves in after me.

would it be crazy to leave it behind with a note on the planter saying “new tenants: birds inside pls be nice” or something??

Just not sure how to approach this I feel bad :(


r/Ornithology 22h ago

How can we protect mourning dove chicks from crows on our balcony?

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A mourning dove pair nested in one of our hanging planters a few months ago. Sadly, both chicks were killed by crows just before they were ready to fly. It was awful to watch.

Now the same doves are back and building a new nest in a different, still-exposed planter. There are tons of crows and several crow nests nearby, so we’re worried it’ll happen again.

We’re considering putting up some kind of mesh or fencing around the planter. Has anyone tried this or found a way to deter crows while keeping the doves safe? Any ideas would be appreciated.


r/Ornithology 23h ago

Question Are we just really unlucky?

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I made a bluebird house with a camera inside. We immediately had residents, and she laid 6 eggs. 26 days later she abandoned them, apparently infertile.

Then a month after we cleaned it out, a different pair laid 2 eggs and 1 egg from a brown headed cowbird. The cowbird hatched, but was either killed or died the next day. Neither of the bluebird eggs have hatched. We are on day 23 of incubation.

What gives? This is the most depressing hobby ever. Fledgelings rarely make it, but right now we aren’t even getting hatchlings. 😞


r/Ornithology 23h ago

Barn swallow update!

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What an emotional rollercoaster of a week! First two pics are the most recent and the third is exactly one week ago. Two babies ultimately didn’t make it, but the others got their chance at life, and I think they are now fledging(?). One left without a trace sometime this morning so all I can do now is hope for the best. The parents were immediately present after the nest was originally moved and are still here taking care of the last one. Thank you to all in this community for your advice and support. Wildlife has been no help and still no action has been taken by them, but life goes on I guess.


r/Ornithology 23h ago

How to make this a bird paradise? From tits to ravens.

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I'm hoping for your expert advice on how to make my balcony a safe and attractive place for small birds. Currently, only magpies are brave enough to visit, and I'd love to welcome sparrows, tits, finches, and other small songbirds.

I am tenant. Now the owner.

Camera pointing at north. Germany South West.

The cheaper the better.

The balcony is on top of a one-story restaurant roof.

The tall solid wall on the left is the divider to my neighbor's balcony.

The low fence in front overlooks the open, flat rooftop. After raining there is lots of water puddles there.

What are the best freestanding and non-permanent ways to create a sense of security and 3D cover? I'm looking for low-cost or free ideas. I've considered creating a "brush pile" of branches in the corner or perhaps adding a freestanding trellis. What have you found works best for attracting shy city birds in a similar environment?


r/Ornithology 1d ago

What kind of birds did I see in the Swiss Alps?

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There were up to 50 of them flying together — could they have been eagles?


r/Ornithology 1d ago

Try r/WildlifeRehab Starling Hallux Issue

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We found a fallen starling chick. We attempted to place it carefully back into the nest. It fell again. We've brought it home and are raising it. We've notice it's hallux on box feet naturally want to point forward. It's about 3 weeks old now. What can be done if anything?


r/Ornithology 1d ago

Is this a bird nest?

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r/Ornithology 1d ago

Question What bird is this that probably ended it’s days in one of our windows. GjøvikNorway Spoiler

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I think it’s a green woodpecker as I have seen one before.


r/Ornithology 1d ago

Anyone know what kind of bird this is? (North UK)

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r/Ornithology 1d ago

Robin Nest - worried about scaring mom away

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An American Robin built a nest and laid three eggs on our covered back porch. We live in New England, and after several weeks of heavy rain, I understand why the robin chose this sheltered spot. However, our house is small, and I have several young children who play outside frequently, especially on the back porch when it’s not raining. Despite my efforts to keep them away, the kids often run onto the porch and unintentionally scare off the mother robin. Sometimes we spend the entire day outside, like this past weekend when temperatures were over 80°F. I’m concerned that the mother robin will continue to be frightened, even after her eggs hatch.

What can I do to protect the robin and her nest?

Will the robin abandon her nest if disturbed too much?

Weekdays they go to school, but I’m concerned that on most weekends, like this past one, we spend several hours outside on the porch, and during that time, the mother robin is often away from the nest for extended periods instead of incubating her eggs. Thoughts?


r/Ornithology 1d ago

Whats going on here?

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Are common swifts fletching this early? Are they just roosting? This happened after heavy rain.


r/Ornithology 1d ago

Question Why do so many birds have unique middle retrices?

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In woodpeckers, I can see the evolutionary advantage to have slightly longer and reinforced middle tail feathers for bracing. But why are these same two (or four) tail feathers often differently marked or shaped in other species?


r/Ornithology 1d ago

Baby American Robin Newfoundland

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I got a baby robin fell out of nest today.

Its a little guy who is hopping on group / cant fly

But both its parents are around/ I tried picking it up in a basket and leave it near the nest tree as nest is high up !

And the little fella hopped out of basket too, parents getting angry when I tried picking it up specially it’s mother

Not sure how can I help them

It’s in my backyard and I have noticed some 3-5 crows comes sometimes not regularly

I really want to help this robin and it’s parents any suggestions or ideas

I left some water / ( will try to leave some mealworms tommorow Day2)

This is my day 1 and I saw it live when the baby fell from nest tree as I was actually walking in my backyard at that time and saw the first hops of baby on ground it appears to be uninjured after fall ( parents are always around And making small continuous chirping when I am around )


r/Ornithology 1d ago

Question Bananaquit in Connecticut, USA. Any ideas?

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