Radley Balko: Found these two little guys on the ground in our front yard after the city did some tree trimming. Anyone know if there’s anything we can to do save them?

Found these two little guys on the ground in our front yard after the city did some tree trimming. Anyone know if there’s anything we can to do save them?

UPDATE: We called a wildlife rehab place. Waiting to hear back. In the meantime, I'm pretty sure I saw the mom nearby with food in her mouth. Put the nest in a box on a table on our porch, so cats can't get to them. Also, I have named them: Venus Flytrap and Dr. Johnny Fever.

Sad update: The birds did not make it through the night. So here are some pictures of Fiona rolling around in mud, instead.

;_; Good save with cute pupper, tho.

Really takes the edge off.

😓

"As God as my witness, I thought (robins) could fly"

I want this.

I know the artist, Matt Reedy. Great guy. Here's where to get his work. www.behance.net/mattreedy

Matt Reedywww.behance.net Matt Reedy on Behance

"I'm at WKRP in Cincinnati"

"Oh, my goodness! Oh, the humanity!"

Give them some shade.

Done! Just told them their beaks are weird and their plumage needs work.

😂

Do you have one of these around? They're perfect for this, just used one yesterday for a cardinal fledgling.

Sorry, forgot to paste.

Don’t throw things at babies, you monster.

Love the names.

Is the mom Bailey or Jennifer?

Mother Carlson, of course.

BOOGER!

I think those are Robins and the parents are very watchful and definitely around. I would keep an eye on it from the window, I'm sure you will see one of the parents soon. Judging by their feathers, those will be hopping on the ground in the next day or two. The keratin sheaths are basically gone.

This was the last guy to leave our nest. He hopped out about 3 hours after I took this photo if you want an idea of your bird's readiness.

RIP Howard Hesseman

Hell yes one of my favorite childhood shows!

Possibly of use:

I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to become their mother. Chew some earthworms, swallow and regurgitate into the babies’ mouths.

Heh. I can only imagine how low human birthrates would be if that were a part of rearing a human child. Although I've tried natto and suspect that's the human equivalent of regurgitated earthworms.

Bingo! Food processor optional.

Food processors take all the love out of the process.

I would put the nest back in a safe place off the ground near where it was, and keep an eye out to see if the mother bird comes back. You may also want to investigate whether there's a wildlife rehab center near you where you could take them if the parents don't show up.

^ this Also, don’t try to feed them anything until you’ve spoken to a rehabber. There are bird-specific rehab facilities likely in your area. Check Google. The facility will know best, but they likely won’t advise taking the birds in just yet if the birds are otherwise healthy.

They look close to fledging, so if the parents can find them they should be okay. But yeah if there's no sign of mom and dad, a wildlife rehabber is your best bet.

Get them in the shade. That second pic looks like they are in the sun. Put the nest up into a tree if you can.

yes to the folks who said put them up on a branch/bush near where you found them and their mom will come back and hear them

Can you call your local ASPCA? Ours has an emergency drop off.

Contact your local wildlife rescue. most places will have an organization you can reach out to

This is the correct answer. Here’s a resource:

How to find a wildlife rehabilitatorwww.humanesociety.org Get help for orphaned, sick or injured wildlife using this state-by-state listing

Once you find a wildlife rehab source you might contact the city or city arborist if there is one. Some cities have ordinances against pruning trees during nesting season and/or are required to resettle the nests in a nearby tree if one is inadvertently disturbed.

Is there an Audubon Society office near you? www.audubon.org/about/audubo...

Audubon Near Youwww.audubon.org

Most places have some sort of wildlife rescue and rehab volunteers in the area. Your local animal control agency may be able to put you in touch with them. When I worked at Fairfax County VA 911 we took non-emergency calls for animal control which we regularly referred out.

i recomend taking them in, and feeding them, or finding someone who would take care of them

Fees them, in 2 weeks or less they will fly away as adults.

I'll say a thing to st. Francis

You can buy some meal worms & large tweezers if the mom is too worried & until the rescue contacts you back.

Contact wildlife rehabilitator or wildlife commission in your area.

oh no the poor bebes i hope you get an expert to tell you what to do.

I raised a baby starling with earth worms, hamburger and beaten eggs (with an eyedropper). if their mouths are open, put protein in them.

Post