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Posted 17 June 2012 - 07:56 PM
Hi, just found a young bird wandering in my yard and I need help id'ing it. My neighbor said some whooping cranes had nested in his tree a few weeks ago and I'm wondering if this is one. I live southeast of houston if that's any help.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 07:58 PM
Welcome to Whatbird. You have a juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron.
Also, your neighbor didn't have a Whooping Crane nesting in his tree. Whooping Cranes build nests on the ground with mud and are a highly endangered species, an extremely rare bird. They have only a few specific nesting locations in Canada. Chances are, your neighbor had a Great Egret pair breeding on his property, or the parents of your bird.
Also, your neighbor didn't have a Whooping Crane nesting in his tree. Whooping Cranes build nests on the ground with mud and are a highly endangered species, an extremely rare bird. They have only a few specific nesting locations in Canada. Chances are, your neighbor had a Great Egret pair breeding on his property, or the parents of your bird.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 08:07 PM
Whooping Cranes nest on the ground, in marshy areas. They are also one of the rarest birds in North America. Looks like your neighbor has a Yellow-crowned Night-Heron nest, like Liam said.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 08:10 PM
Thanks, I doubted it is a Whooping crane but I wanted to be sure. I've seen some Egrets in the area but they're not normally in our neighborhood. This young bird can't fly yet and I'm worried a cat will get it.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 08:28 PM
I don't doubt he can fly, he's probably just not very good at it yet. Were he to be attacked by a cat, I don't think it would be too hard for him to get away.
However, during this time of year, it is advisable (not mandatory) to keep your cats indoors.
However, during this time of year, it is advisable (not mandatory) to keep your cats indoors.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 09:01 PM
it is advisable (not mandatory) to keep your cats indoors.
Depends on who you ask
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 09:35 PM
I love cats but will never have one. I've seen the statistics on the damage they do to native fauna. It's heartbreaking.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 09:53 PM
I love cats but will never have one. I've seen the statistics on the damage they do to native fauna. It's heartbreaking.
I'm a dog & bird guy, but o.k. with cats. I married into a step-kitty and she stays indoors only, for what should appear to be obvious reasons
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Posted 18 June 2012 - 03:08 AM
However, during this time of year, it is advisable (not mandatory) to keep your cats indoors.
Depends on who you ask
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