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Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:25 pm
by Nanajennie
this little sweety must have hit the glass at work and was stunned, although I checked on it all day and it didn't move from the safe spot I put it. I put it under shrubs and every hour went and checked on it and it was nodding off. I tossed it in the air once and it did fly to the ground, but then didn't walk or move when I touched it. I was going to bring it home and put it in the basement until I found a rescue, but it was gone 6 hours later, maybe a preditor. So cute! Same size as my Zebbies. Poor baby.
I am pretty sure it's a common yellowthroat according to google search
http://www.pbase.com/image/81217295
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:32 pm
by finchmix22
Aww, poor thing. It looks very young, maybe a fledgling? I 'm not familiar with this type of finch.
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:37 pm
by Nanajennie
finchmix22 I don't think it is a fledgling. Look at these in this attachment
http://www.pbase.com/image/81217295
It was so beautiful.. didn't struggle or act scared at all... sad
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:39 pm
by finchmix22
Yes, I see what you mean Maybe it was just too stunned... sad. I hope it just recovered and flew away.

Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:53 pm
by Nanajennie
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:54 pm
by DanteD716

Whatever it is, it is beautiful.. Hopefully it flew away happily
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:54 pm
by DanteD716
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:04 pm
by fhgwgads
Nanajennie what a beautiful little baby!!! Such a sweetie! I really do hope the poor thing recovered and flew off. Such a gorgeous bird! Thanks for sharing the pictures as well!!
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:16 pm
by Grant
That is the cutest freaking thing I have ever seen! It belongs on a greeting card.
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:18 am
by Bhatta
How is she/he now?
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 6:29 am
by debbie276
It sure is a cutie, hope it flew to safety.
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 2:39 pm
by Nanajennie
Grant I know! that one pic of it looking up was so perfect! it kept looking at me. I hope it lived
@Bhatta I actually don't know, last time I checked on it yesterday at 4 pm it was gone.
Cindy told me she has seen wild finches be stunned for 24 hours after crashing into the windows... SO.... all we can do is hope!
It sure was a great little experience to hold a wild bird. I wouldn't have even known what to do if I didn't have my caged finches. Everyone at work was like "OMG, your going to touch it?" LOL
Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:07 pm
by fhgwgads
Nanajennie OMG... they really said that? I would have picked that baby up in a heartbeat! I am hoping that the little sweetie is alright! I am sure just by you being there, making sure it was alright and checking on it when you could gave it a chance to recover! And you were able to get some beautiful pictures!! Crazy bird lady or not you have a bigger heart than most and THAT is what counts! Anyone else who doesn't understand that is missing out on the joy and love we experience from birds.. wild or pets. You certainly are one outstanding person and that is something to be admired and proud of, lady!!

Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:35 am
by Nanajennie
fhgwgads awwww, thats very sweet! I think you would have done the same thing too! Something about us birders LOL
Thanks for you kind words

Re: Found a sick finch in front of work this AM
Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:37 am
by Ginene
Nanajennie
Ashley's right, Jennie...you have a heart of gold

!!!