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07-17-2018, 05:02 PM
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The rescue of a bird called Alizée
Two days ago, I had noticed a baby robin had fallen out of it's nest. I tried to find the nest, but had no luck. I knew it probably wouldn't survive long on it's own, so I decided to take it in. I decided to name it Alizée after my favorite singer. I decided to put it in a pet carrier and put it in the window. That way it would be protected, but it's parents could still feed it and they seem to be making regular visits. I will be consulting with other people on how best to handle this. I will hopefully hang onto her (him?) until I think she's strong enough to fly. If it's a male, I will have to change the name to Alizé!
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07-17-2018, 07:06 PM
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I think you're right.lol!
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07-19-2018, 10:29 AM
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Here's part 2 of this story. In the hope of making the bird a little more comfortable, I went out and bought a couple of house plants and some peat moss. I was able to capture mama, or was it papa, showing up to feed her.
I did some research and found out females have the same coloring on the back of the head as on the back, so that means it's a girl and so the name is Alizée. I will hang onto it one more day to let it gain some more strength and get some stick time. I'll explain 'stick time' tomorrow.
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07-19-2018, 05:12 PM
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I love robins. They are efficient bug and worm hunters and fun to watch. Thanks for saving Alizee!
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07-20-2018, 10:40 AM
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It's kind of funny you should mention that. With the big openings of the pet carrier, I was so sure I'd be getting flies in the house, I went out and got some screen material to cover up the vent holes on the side, but I haven't seen one fly. I don't know if maybe the sight of a robin scares them off?
Edit: Alizée is free again! I added some sticks to the cage. I figured Alizée fell out of the nest and onto the ground and so I figured she didn't get much stick time (That's an aviation joke). But the sticks just seem to impede her movement. I also got an e-mail from a friend of my sister in law who is a state permitted wildlife rehabilitator. She said the bird cannot learn to fly in the confines of the pet carrier, so I figured it was time to set Alizée free. I put some cotton gloves on so hopefully there was little of my scent on her. I went out when I saw mama Robin in the area. I had her cupped in both hands. I brought her over to some dense bushes where I planned to release her. I took one of my hand to reach into my pocket and that's just when Alizée decided to make a break for it and she fluttered to the ground. After a few seconds, she scampered into those bushes. I tried to peer in, but the sun was too bright and the bushes to dense. It was time to let her go. Mama was near by, so I think she'll be alright. http://youtu.be/996MJX3wao8 Last edited by Scruffydog777; 07-20-2018 at 11:07 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doubleposts
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#9
07-20-2018, 01:46 PM
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Great story that I'm sure will have a happy ending!
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