Found an injured fledgling in Lviv, Ukraine – need advice on care
Hi everyone. I found a fledgling (I believe it’s a young thrush) near a park, right next to a busy road and a dog training area. It was just sitting there, pressing itself against the concrete wall, completely unresponsive even when I touched its beak with my sleeve. It wasn't moving or trying to run away.
I searched the surrounding trees for a nest or parents, but found none. Suddenly, it started pouring rain, so I quickly grabbed a box with a soft towel to get the bird out of the storm. When I came back, I saw it trying to jump/run on the road. It tried to take off, but it only used one wing and flopped flat onto the ground, so it seems like the other wing looks a bit strange.
I’ve brought it home to keep it safe for the night. I haven't fed it yet, I just left a small amount of water in a shallow cap. My plan is to keep it safe in a dark, quiet box overnight and call local wildlife services in the morning.
Could you please give me any advice on how to care for it until I can get it to a specialist? Should I be doing anything differently? Any tips are greatly appreciated!