found this (blind?) bird at my feeder....
Mar 10, 2015 18:46:59 #
was outside and saw this bird at my feeder and was able to get just inches from it , then I noticed the eyes, went in and got my camera ...shot with my 105 macro and used the flash, the bird never moved,,,not sure if it's blind or has some sort of disease or what ....here's a few photo's
Mar 10, 2015 18:57:45 #
The poor bird looks like it has a disease. It looks painful. Maybe it was attacked by something when it was young? His beak also looks crooked in your last photo. :-(
Of course, I could be way off base.
Of course, I could be way off base.
Mar 10, 2015 19:05:02 #
Cotondog wrote:
The poor bird looks like it has a disease. It looks painful. Maybe it was attacked by something when it was young? His beak also looks crooked in your last photo. :-(
Of course, I could be way off base.
Of course, I could be way off base.
yes I'm thinking some sort of disease.....the crooked beak...it has a sunflower seed in it...it was on my feeder for probably twenty minutes...I approached it several times ...I don't think it even knew I was near
Mar 10, 2015 20:40:43 #
What it appears is that this Goldfinch has an advanced case of Conjuctivitis. (Mycoplasmal Conjuctivitis) This is even more common in House Fiches. Cornell University has the most extensive research program on this disease. The bird in your pictures is at the end. It will probably be taken by a cat or hawk since the bird won't be able to see the predator approaching. It is a very infectious disease for the birds but not for humans. If you leave your feeder as is, other birds will be affected as well. Washing the feeder and bird bath is the best way to prevent spread. I hope this helps.
Mar 11, 2015 03:26:11 #
Joe F.N. wrote:
What it appears is that this Goldfinch has an adva... (show quote)
thanks for your response Joe....I well be sure to wash my feeder's.....really feel bad for the poor bird
Mar 11, 2015 03:50:09 #
Mar 11, 2015 05:42:44 #
What a shame, it makes you wonder how it got to the feeder in the first place...
Mar 11, 2015 06:27:41 #
Mar 11, 2015 06:30:16 #
nanaval wrote:
What a shame, it makes you wonder how it got to the feeder in the first place...
Yes it is a shame......exactly my thoughts, as it had no idea I was even near it...just inches away
Mar 11, 2015 10:07:52 #
JennT
Loc: South Central PA
Check with Cornell Lab of Ornithology--- about how to deal with this infected bird
1800-843-2478
1800-843-2478
Mar 11, 2015 11:16:28 #
Joe F.N. wrote:
What it appears is that this Goldfinch has an adva... (show quote)
Good info! Thanks for sharing. Poor little birdy. The photos are terrific- Cornell may be interested in those, as well!
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