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Injured Bird In Garden

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  • 17-06-2014 1:33pm
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    fleet_admiral
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    Hi,
    I have just noticed there is an injured swallow in the back garden. I went out to get a closer look and it appears one of its wings is broken. He is moving around the garden fairly fast but cant take flight.
    Is there anything I can do for the little fella?

    Thanks


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Without sounding cruel, there is little you can do and, many would say you should just let nature take it's course. I'd place it on a roof out of the way of cats but nothing more really.
    It can be hard to watch but such is nature.
    It may well be just a strain and it could recover on it's own with some rest.


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    fleet_admiral
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    The poor chap didnt make it. I rang a wildlife sanctuary in Gorey and they said it more than likely died from stress.


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    swifts need our help!
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    I immediately though of a grounded swift


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    dodderangler
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    Meadow Important Quarter wrote: »
    Without sounding cruel, there is little you can do and, many would say you should just let nature take it's course. I'd place it on a roof out of the way of cats but nothing more really.
    It can be hard to watch but such is nature.
    It may well be just a strain and it could recover on it's own with some rest.

    While I normally agree with you id disagree on leaving it on a roof. With the weather being as got as it is the bird would be baked or dehydrated quickly.


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