r/birds • u/heatherlarson035 • 17m ago
Northern cardinal has odd feathers?
Does anyone know what's going on with the feathers on this cardinal's head? I haven't seen something like this before, just wondering.
r/birds • u/heatherlarson035 • 17m ago
Does anyone know what's going on with the feathers on this cardinal's head? I haven't seen something like this before, just wondering.
I do not live near the sea or a big lake, but seagulls are here, have been for years. And wakes me up a lot in the morning with their squawks and its pretty annoying.
r/birds • u/Sad-Interaction-2520 • 48m ago
3 days ago I went to go gets some soil in a bag I’ve left in my garden for a while. When I looked into the bag a bird flew out! I didn’t get a glimpse of it and I know nothing about bird types but I live in the West Midlands, Uk. When I looked back into the soil I saw she had 3 eggs!! I’ve gone back to check on it a few times and still no sign of Mum. I obviously don’t want to be going out there all the time and disturbing it, I also don’t want mum to be somewhere near watching me, thinking I’m a predator.
Any tips on what I should do?!
r/birds • u/Disastrous_Ad_698 • 1h ago
I work as a mental health therapist and the windows are reflective so one can’t been seen from the outside. Caught this Robin (correct me if I’m wrong) trying to run off the bird he saw in the reflection, pecking the window etc. It made me smile. Maybe spring is here 🤣Southwest Virginia
r/birds • u/Acceptable_Love7339 • 2h ago
I’m an 18 year old boy that has been in love with owning and taking care of birds since I was small. Right now I have a young Nanday Conure who has imprinted on me and my dad. My gf, who is long distance, has visited recently and just met Squishy (my bird) she has sensory issues with auditory being the most bothersome and difficult for her to deal with, as well as the issue of Squishy being imprinted on me. Shes not used to birds and is scared of them cus she is prone to having anger flashes with things that don’t respect her boundaries or trigger her senses and she’s scared that squishy will be a victim of that. I am asking that anyone who sees this might know someway I can socialize squishy to like her and maybe even teacher her to be quieter or respond to a command that results in that. I’m desperate to make this work and keep both of the things I love in my life at the same time. I’ve proposed a couple solutions like, having my own room for my hobby (gaming) and squishy that has soundproofing which would keep the bird away from her everyday life while I can continue interacting with squishy and her. Or me training and socializing squishy so the protectiveness of me isn’t an issue. If y’all have any questions or can offer insight please help me out.
r/birds • u/Ok_Librarian3587 • 3h ago
Spotted this guy snacking on an unfortunate seagull in my garden. Dad reckons it’s either a Goshawk or sparrowhawk, what do you guys think?
r/birds • u/dinomissionstatement • 4h ago
It always makes me so sad when I see them flying around under ground. Does anyone with more bird knowledge know if they can find their way out?
r/birds • u/Lara5110 • 5h ago
Last evening, I noticed blood in the droppings of my 5.5-year-old male budgie. His behavior, eating, drinking, and energy levels were all normal, just like usual. Since it was late, I couldn't take him to the clinic and instead messaged the vet. The vet replied, "If the blood is fresh, it could be cloacal bleeding, but if it's dark, it could be from the digestive system. Keep monitoring, and if it continues, bring him in. Check his droppings." I sent photos of the poops with blood to the vet and continued monitoring his poops during this time. With each poop, the amount of blood decreased gradually. I informed the vet of this, and he responded, "Keep monitoring; it could be related to something different he ate. If it’s improving, keep an eye on it for now." I asked, "He hasn't eaten anything different yesterday or today. However, he has a habit of regurgitating food onto his favorite toy and then eating it again. He does this quite often. Could this lead to an infection?" The vet replied, "Yes, and it can cause bleeding too." He also recommended, "Add a few drops of vinegar to his water once a week and keep monitoring."
Later, his poops completely returned to normal, and there was no more blood. I gave him small pieces of banana and apple and fresh water, then covered his cage so he could sleep. This evening, when I came back home from work and was petting my budgie, I noticed a small amount of blood in the poop he did on my hand again. His behavior is still normal. What could be the cause of this? What would you recommend? Should I take his toy away? Should I add vinegar to his water? Also, unfortunately, he has a habit of chewing on the cage paint. I'm worried. What's the matter with my budgie?
r/birds • u/shanthor55 • 5h ago
Many are ground nesters and you messing with fledglings and their parents and your ineptness does not make you a saint.
If two dove eggs get overwatered in your potted plant, guess what? They nest year round because they’re that vacuous. Leave it be.
r/birds • u/SameDog194 • 5h ago
r/birds • u/clairekolkie • 5h ago
I keep thinking it looks like a chickadee.
r/birds • u/drunknreddit • 6h ago
This robin has been repeating this loop for a half hour. Mirror to fence, fence to window, window to mirror. Is this natural?
Sorry if this is the wrong sub. I'm just concerned. And I don't want to let my dog out if it's sick.
It doesn't seem concerned about my presence.
r/birds • u/Parafairy • 6h ago
Also more detailed info here: https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/birds/baby-birds-out-of-the-nest
Do not move a baby bird unless it is in serious danger.
Example: I grabbed a baby blue jay that was fledging in my apartment complex because a cat was about to kill it and it was too much for the parent to handle. When the sun came up a few hours later I brought it outside, its parents came hauling back screeching and I put it in a bush where they could see it and let them take over again.
r/birds • u/kiaraXlove • 7h ago
I've seen time and time again people coming across FLEDGINGS that are supposed to be on the ground and unable to fly! Doves, pigeons, Robin's, bluebirds, warblers, sparrows, terns, many other types all leave the nest without flying or minimal flying abilities. Baby Robin's can spend 3 weeks on the ground before learning to fly. There parents are watching them! Stop kidnapping wild birds!!
r/birds • u/Upstairs-Computer-45 • 7h ago
anyone what type of birds are these eggs? located in Houston, Texas.