What should I do?
May 17, 2018 15:43:31 #
I was taking photos on Pinckney Island this afternoon and came across the baby bird shown below. The nesting area is on the other side of the pond, so it did not fall out of a tree. The best I could figure was that it came across, up to the path and then, because of the sun and heat, gave up. There were no employees around and, when I tried to call the Fish & Wildlife Service, I got voice mail. I picked the bird up and placed it next to the water in the reeds. The bird stood up and waded into the water.
So, Hog birders, what should I have done?
So, Hog birders, what should I have done?
May 17, 2018 15:46:57 #
Looks like a baby Great Egret, so I think you did the best thing you could when putting it in reeds near water and calling it in.
May 17, 2018 15:56:32 #
May 17, 2018 16:43:39 #
UTMike wrote:
Mike, I think you did good and the right thing.I was taking photos on Pinckney Island this aftern... (show quote)
May 17, 2018 17:22:49 #
Well, I would have been crying.... but I think what you did was the best, hope that little one has a chance.
May 17, 2018 17:28:01 #
angela k wrote:
Well, I would have been crying.... but I think what you did was the best, hope that little one has a chance.
I cannot say I was stoic during this experience. Now that I am back at the condo, attached is a properly exited photo of the little one. I only had a 70 - 200 lens with me.
May 17, 2018 17:50:13 #
UTMike wrote:
I cannot say I was stoic during this experience. Now that I am back at the condo, attached is a properly exited photo of the little one. I only had a 70 - 200 lens with me.
So sad.... that little one needs his mama!! When you were leaving, did you spot anyone that works there to report it?
We were at our favorite arboretum a few weeks ago and we spotted on if the turtles that didn't look good.... I had to find someone, I don't know the outcome, but I tried.
May 17, 2018 18:14:48 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
You did quite precisely the right thing, Mike. Good on you (and good on the egret, too)!
May 17, 2018 19:40:18 #
May 17, 2018 21:17:16 #
angela k wrote:
So sad.... that little one needs his mama!! When you were leaving, did you spot anyone that works there to report it?
We were at our favorite arboretum a few weeks ago and we spotted on if the turtles that didn't look good.... I had to find someone, I don't know the outcome, but I tried.
We were at our favorite arboretum a few weeks ago and we spotted on if the turtles that didn't look good.... I had to find someone, I don't know the outcome, but I tried.
Unfortunately Pinckney is very basic. There is no staff visible. In fact, I do not know exactly where their headquarters or living area is. I believe it is at one end of the island and you must walk or ride a bike to get anywhere. Unfortunately, I was walking, so I hope my voice mail achieves something.
May 17, 2018 21:23:31 #
UTMike wrote:
Unfortunately Pinckney is very basic. There is no staff visible. In fact, I do not know exactly where their headquarters or living area is. I believe it is at one end of the island and you must walk or ride a bike to get anywhere. Unfortunately, I was walking, so I hope my voice mail achieves something.
You did your best, Mike and whatever happens, happens....
enjoy the rest of your vacation!
May 18, 2018 05:53:58 #
UTMike wrote:
I was taking photos on Pinckney Island this aftern... (show quote)
Poor little thing sure hope mom comes and helps out. I would have done the same thing Mike. We were there a few years ago and the bird life there was amazing. Going back again this year.
May 18, 2018 06:07:11 #
I don't think there was much else you could have done. Perhaps it was dropped by an osprey, hawk, or cara-cara that was carrying it away to eat it....
May 18, 2018 06:08:25 #
May 18, 2018 07:15:30 #
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