We've a poorly blackbird...
May 31, 2025
Its a phrase often received on the Helpline - and we have to decipher if it IS a true blackbird, or simply a bird that is black in colour. Having access to WhatsApp for instant photo recognition has been a godsend, and this saves a great deal of time, as they say "a picture paints a thousand words".
This juvenile crow is definately in need of assistance; he has poor plumage which is wet through, and with the whiteness showing through he clearly has a deficiency which is often caused by poor diet while in the nest. However, his eyes are nice and bright, and with the right care and a high red-meat rich diet, he will make great strides in the sanctuary and then return to the wild later in the year.
Nigel
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