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Not sure if a post like this is allowed, but any of you have ever had this happen before? I guess next time I should keep the little lid on top closed

Update:

Just a little more information for the people who are curious. Obviously I’m not touching the newly created mansion, and letting the new owner do its thing hahah.

Some were also wondering where this was taken, I live in the Netherlands. I think it’s a “blue tit” (but definitely correct me if I’m wrong).

Update 2:

I have been corrected, it’s a great tit.

I’ve been keeping a close eye on this Brown Thrasher nest at work outside one of our windows, the parents made their nest right after the bushes got scalped which is why the nest is so exposed. I’m only here three days a week and I first saw them out of their eggs Saturday May 16th, but the earliest they could have hatched is Thursday the fourteenth since I wasn’t there to see it.

I got to work today and the nest is empty. No signs of a struggle, the nest looks the same as it was yesterday, just with no babies in it. I looked around the area and didn’t find any feathers big or small. I’ve never seen a snake around here, it’s close to one of our entrances. The only suspect I’m aware of is a cat who’s been roaming the area, but if he got to them I would think the nest would be disturbed or something.

I did some quick research that told me the babies leave the nest a lot quicker than some other birds as a survival mechanism. Yesterday the babies had their eyes open and they were starting to hobble around in the nest a bit.

All that to ask, are my babies alive? I can’t tell if they left early cause the nest was so exposed, or if something unfortunate did indeed happen. Based on the picture, would they even be able to survive out of the nest at this point?

Please enjoy this slideshow! I'm planning to make this a series; thinking of doing common birds of Australia next but if anyone has other suggestions then feel free to share. :)

So this happened an hour ago, round 1 AM, my mom heard crows (not sure how many but at least 2) screaming EXTREMELY loud outside. Like, aggressively loud. She told me to go check if they were killing another crow or something.

I go outside and literally as I'm looking up at the tree, a baby crow falls from WAY up high and lands right in front of me. And it's already dead. Not struggling, not moving - just gone.

The second it hit the ground, all the crows went completely silent. Like someone flipped a switch.

I spent about an hour with the bird checking if maybe it was just paralyzed or stunned from the fall. I watched his chest carefully to see if it was moving up and down at all. I checked for any slight movements. I examined his whole body for injuries - the only thing I found was a tiny wound on his neck with barely any blood. The bird looked pretty developed for a baby, so it wasn't a helpless newborn.

But no matter how long I watched, he wasn't breathing. He was definitely dead.

I buried him after. Rest in Peace my Baby🖤

Now I'm confused about what I actually witnessed.
Why were they screaming at 1 AM? Why did a baby that far up in a tree just... fall? Why was it already dead when I found it? And why did everything go silent instantly after?

I live in Germany and there's a fox around that hunts rats sometimes. No idea if that matters.

Does anyone know what could've happened?

I live on an island with limited veterinary resources.

Someone found a baby Bananaquit (part of the tanager family) and I’ve been taking care of it since yesterday.

Been feeding with watered down bird feed and sugar and water mixture. Any advice appreciated on what food is more appropriate?

It’s being kept under a heat lamp, in a fairly humid place.

Please note, there’s no professional rehab on island.

Went out on my porch and didn’t realize this little guy was there. He was not frightened at all… thinking maybe he’s sick or injured :/ Any thoughts on whether I should try to help out or just let em be? He hasn’t moved positions in a while.

A few weeks ago there were 12.

Hello, long story short dog found this little guy and it's laying on its side wiggling one leg. I've put the dog away (she didn't touch it just sniffed it).

It continued wiggling its leg almost as if trying to get up so I righted it with a bit of paper but it appears intent on laying on its side. Didn't want to stress it out so stopped after first attempt.

It doesn't appear injured just laying on its side. Weather isn't great but it is mostly sheltered from wind in an alleyway next to house.

Cannot see a nest nor any adults watching.

I've just left it for now in the hopes parents will come get it but unsure if I should be contacting a wildlife rescue or not. Any suggestions?

UK based.

edit: Sadly it's passed now. Thanks for trying to help.

It is nesting in my courtyard and noticed a possible growth? Thought it was a tuft of feathers at first, but from a few angles, it doesn't look like it.

Should I be concerned or try to get it help?

I saw this gull on the top of a roof in Lisbon, his friends were flying around and he seemed to be stuck and kept his mouth open for over 30 minutes! Is this normal gull behaviour?

Wooly Necked storks are quite an interesting birds from the conservation point of view. Though primarily found near Lakes, marshes and ponds these birds have nicely adopted to human dominated landscapes and they can be easily found near paddy fields in India and other south asian countries.
This picture was taken in Bhigwan where I found a flock of wooly necked stork on a small island.

Yesterday evening, a pair of Robins showed up on my balcony and were obviously scoping out a spot for a nest. Mom kept returning to one specific ledge and shifting around, sitting like she would on a nest, etc. Meanwhile, her mate was hanging out on the railing with a leaf in this mouth, I assume as nesting material. At one point he flew to a nearby tree and was gathering more supplies. They did this for about 20 minutes, it was very cool to watch! Unfortunately I made too much noise in the window and mom flew away. Dad hung around chirping (at her, I assume) for about 30 seconds and then flew off as well.

I'm guessing my balcony has been struck from the list, but any chance they return?? I've tried googling about their nesting process but nothing I've found gets into much detail.

Sorry in advance if this isnt the right place to ask this question, I can't think of people who would know better than yall. I made this feeder out of cotton yarn and a small ceramic plate I posted it on a crochet sub and someone suggested it may be dangerous. I dont want to harm any animals, so I've taken it down. What do yall think?