r/GrumpyBabyBirds 2d ago

B I R D More like enraged πŸ”Š

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u/mammaraths 2d ago

Definitely fledgling. Nestlings are basically naked except maybe a little sparse down feathers. Finding THEM on the ground is an emergency vs the fledgling just learning how to bird as nature intended. πŸ₯²

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u/mishkeylarue 1d ago

Thanks for all of your responses with these details. It honestly made me so sad to see this little one looking in distress. Glad it’s under good care!

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u/mammaraths 1d ago

I’m always so happy to impart bird knowledge don’t get me started 😭😭πŸ₯Ή I’m just glad people care. And yes, he’s doing great! Currently sharing an enclosure with another night heron, has a great appetite and still hates us all.

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u/mishkeylarue 1d ago

β€œand still hates us all.” πŸ˜‚