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Post by Isaac on Dec 11, 2009 9:38:25 GMT -8
When I got to work this AM, one of my students told me about a bird in front of the Hope Panago. I went to investigate. Another student (female) was standing by an injured Varied Thrush (male I think). She even bent down and stroked it. It had hit the window. Hopefully it recovers, I don't imagine there is much one could do about it, apart from keeping it safe. (does anyone know a recommended procedure for helping an injured bird?) I have seen numerous varied thrushes around Hope the last few weeks, mostly pale, immature ones I think (can't remember-do both male and female have bold markings?) Have to ask my son when I get home.
Darryl
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Post by deb&tony on Dec 11, 2009 10:33:56 GMT -8
Hi Darryl-
Male Varied Thrushes have bolder stripes.
Generally, and especially in winter, we take the birds inside and place them in a cardboard box or a bird cage until they recover. The recovery can take a few hours to a few days depending on the severity of the concussion.
Deb
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Post by Gord on Dec 15, 2009 12:17:22 GMT -8
Deb is right on for helping window strike birds. They're often dazed after hitting the window and are easy prey for cats. They also run the risk of getting cold/wet if laying on the ground, especially if they land upsidedown. I have a box at home with and old rag at the bottom just for this purpose. I leave the box and bird in a small, quiet room with the lights out. Usually the bird is ready to go in an hour or so. You can carefully peek in to see how the bird is doing. 'Carefully' is important as often they are very ready to go and will explode out of the box!!! I leave the door closed and the light off when doing this and peek in with the aid of a small flashlight. If I get a bright eyed bird looking back at me and is standing up and strong, Ill take it out and let it go. Ill throw away the rag and replace with a new clean one.
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