While I was out on my morning jog, I came across the little guy in the photos, It's really the last thing I have the time for but there was no way I could get him back to his nest. So now he's on my desk making those cartoon-like tweeting sounds.
Now guess how this little guy will be called? I am sure those who read my blog know the answer, for those who don't: Snippy! (Or should it be bummer?!, the first word that came to my mind as I realized there was no way I was going to leave him there…?.).
So now we have the real thing too, not just the logo. Keep your fingers crossed, these little things usually don't make it, at least he has good appetite. If anyone knows what kind of bird it is let me know.
It's really humble of you to carried to your place... But now I suggest that take it to nearest pet store or bird care center or atleast to some vet... otherwise you are right he'll not survive... Two things you must take care of to protect him from all, that includes rodents, cats, ants (yaa that's right), even spiders etc... second that it eats frequently.. All the best for could-be 'Snippy'.
Posted by: Gaurav | July 05, 2006 at 04:29 AM
Hi Gaurav, thanks for the helpful advice. I knew about cats but didn't think of ants and spiders. I am lucky to have a vet neighbour who actually specializes in exotic birds. I was advised to feed him boiled eggs, fruit and dry dog food (wattered). For now he eats like an ogre.....
Posted by: yael elish | July 05, 2006 at 10:33 AM
Some kind of woodpecker?
Posted by: Don X | July 19, 2006 at 06:24 AM
Hey....this bird looks like a cukoo, i had a similar encounter once and usually as cuckoos's dont build rtheir own nests they lay eggs in crow's nest and when the srow comes to know about it that the birdie isnt its little one, it just throws it out of the nest....take good care of it....and Snippy sound better than bummer
Posted by: Raghav | July 23, 2006 at 01:40 PM
hey. thats a very nice thing to do.. and i would have done it myself too. i love animals, any creature for that matter. Snippy is a nice name i should say, most of my dogs have names starting with "S" and so i can very much relate to you. hehe. my dog now is back home in the Philippines, her name is Shumck and my brothers are attending to her needs as well as her puppy named Birdie. were still trying to teach him to fly!! anyway, goodluck with snippy. i like him..
Posted by: dobby_stinky | August 05, 2006 at 01:01 AM
Looks like a Myna fledgling.
Posted by: Gaurav | January 25, 2007 at 09:18 PM
OMG! ok i saw this bird too! my 2 cats like somehow brought it my porch when they were wandering outside, and where like beating on it (they dont have claws, so didnt get too hurt) so yah i like fed it a bit and then put it bk where it came from. If it is a cuckoo bird or w/e will it survive at that age? cuz i hope my birdie survived.
Posted by: Cool Bird | July 21, 2007 at 07:04 PM
darn, too bad i didnt see this posting before, i could of kept the cool bird, hopefully its out int he wild having a good time with its buddies, my cats got punished for doing that to the bird! 2 full days of not going outside. O but then the other cat caught a baby mouse in a field too, another punishment, i got bad cats eh.
Posted by: Me again | July 21, 2007 at 07:07 PM
deffo a starling i have one !
Posted by: ..blabla,, | October 17, 2007 at 09:19 AM
this looks as though it was quite a while ago. may i ask how the little thing is doing now?
i once had a baby mocking bird. he didnt make it though. but we think that there was something wrong with him. he couldnt stand or even sit up on his own.
good luck, i hope all goes well!
jesus <3's u!
Posted by: uma-soo | October 18, 2007 at 01:41 PM