Excellent , Sherry ! Thanks for sharing this with the world !! I had myself observed and occasionally helped raise 3 batches of fledgelings of the same pair of red whiskered bulbuls over a span of 2 years, almost 25 years back - 2 batches fledged successfully, one fell prey to local feral cats - however, I have no video recordings of those, it was plain observation and noting down their growth and progress in a notebook. But your action just reminded me of what I had done back then - the 1st batch of my Bulbul babies had fledged successfully ; the 2nd got destroyed by cats; for the 3rd batch, I personally removed the nest and kept it inside our residence in a manner that the parents could keep coming in and feeding the babies and rest at night, but , at the same time be protected from the cats - so we had the nest relocated to the store-room of our house where there was not much interference and parents could easily come in through small ventilator vents , which were too high for any cat to climb and too small for any cat to get through ! The Bulbul pair had known us and trusted us because when their 1st batch of babies were trying to conquer the art of flight, many times they landed in our house through open windows, and we always used to put them back in the nest, so the pair learnt to recognise us and didn't use to create cacophony when we used to approach their nest , however, if it was some stranger human (like our guests to whom we mentioned the nest and fledgelings in passing, and who would want to approach the nest and see the babies) , the parents would attack them and create a ruckus..ha ha...We left that home, and I dont know if that pair's grandkids and great-grandkids still nest there or not (it's been 25 years, and these birds typically live for 5-10 years)
Yep it was sweet. I have a detailed description of the event that you can read if you look underneath the video. These fledgelings were more than likely scooted out of the nest by the parents, but maintenance crews were mowing the park lawn and kids were running all around them. Their lives were in danger so I had to intervene.Their nest was too high to reach so they were placed in this in a safer location. Mom took care of them after that.
Thanks for posting. I shared this video on Facebook with these comments: When I was 17, my best pal was a cedar waxwing named Bandit. When our cat found him on the ground he was still blind and featherless and couldn't lift his head. Squirrels had raided the nest. He would have died if we had let nature take its course. However, I do NOT advocate rescuing baby birds. It is illegal to domesticate native birds, but as a teenager in 1980 I didn't know any better. The person who posted this video explained why it happened, with information and a link about how to treat fledglings if you see them. Though common, waxwings spend their lives in the treetops eating berries and insects, so they seldom interact with people. However, they seem relatively unwary of humans. If you happen to see a flock nearby, they might let you approach for a closer look. They're highly gregarious, spirited and fun to watch. I've heard they're less likely than other songbirds to die in captivity. Bandit lived in my parents' sun porch for 14 years, and was perpetually the life of the party. It brings back memories to see this video. Again, I think it's no coincidence that this parent bird had the pluck to approach a human. Most wild birds would not trust the situation.
It wasn't "natural" for mother bird to feed baby "above" her. The baby needed to be beneath her..lowered. See how baby bird stretches neck up w/mouth straight up in air?? Mother then deposits foof "down" their mouths/throats.
when a bird has chicks to feed they can be fairly bold. I had for about 3 months this 1 american robin who would fly down for food any time she saw me out. As her chicks began to reach young adulthood, even they would come around and I could feed them as well. However, not long after they could fly well enough on their own, they left.
I realize this video is really old, but I need help! I found a baby that looks very similar to these babies in my yard. It was by itself on my lawn under a tree. I contacted wildlife rescue and they told me to hang an Easter basket from a branch. My worry is feeding it tonight so itll stay alive until morning. I've fed it some strawberries/raspberries/blueberries mashed up but the crop is still pretty empty. Should I stick with that tonight? Should I mix in bird seed? Like parakeet food? Or cockatiel food? I have a vet cage I'm keeping it in tonight to keep it safe
Excellent , Sherry ! Thanks for sharing this with the world !! I had myself observed and occasionally helped raise 3 batches of fledgelings of the same pair of red whiskered bulbuls over a span of 2 years, almost 25 years back - 2 batches fledged successfully, one fell prey to local feral cats - however, I have no video recordings of those, it was plain observation and noting down their growth and progress in a notebook. But your action just reminded me of what I had done back then - the 1st batch of my Bulbul babies had fledged successfully ; the 2nd got destroyed by cats; for the 3rd batch, I personally removed the nest and kept it inside our residence in a manner that the parents could keep coming in and feeding the babies and rest at night, but , at the same time be protected from the cats - so we had the nest relocated to the store-room of our house where there was not much interference and parents could easily come in through small ventilator vents , which were too high for any cat to climb and too small for any cat to get through ! The Bulbul pair had known us and trusted us because when their 1st batch of babies were trying to conquer the art of flight, many times they landed in our house through open windows, and we always used to put them back in the nest, so the pair learnt to recognise us and didn't use to create cacophony when we used to approach their nest , however, if it was some stranger human (like our guests to whom we mentioned the nest and fledgelings in passing, and who would want to approach the nest and see the babies) , the parents would attack them and create a ruckus..ha ha...We left that home, and I dont know if that pair's grandkids and great-grandkids still nest there or not (it's been 25 years, and these birds typically live for 5-10 years)
Your calmness must be so inviting. Birds can sense tension very easily.
The trust displayed by that parent is lovely.
You are one beautiful lady inside and out! Thank you for this act of kindness and sharing. Hugs to you!
Yep it was sweet. I have a detailed description of the event that you can read if you look underneath the video. These fledgelings were more than likely scooted out of the nest by the parents, but maintenance crews were mowing the park lawn and kids were running all around them. Their lives were in danger so I had to intervene.Their nest was too high to reach so they were placed in this in a safer location. Mom took care of them after that.
Thanks a lot! It was such a special moment. I'm very glad that I had a camera with to capture it on film!
What a lovely looking bird she is. The waxwings aren't bad either
Amazing. Waxwings are one of my favorite birds.
Thanks for posting. I shared this video on Facebook with these comments:
When I was 17, my best pal was a cedar waxwing named Bandit. When our cat found him on the ground he was still blind and featherless and couldn't lift his head. Squirrels had raided the nest. He would have died if we had let nature take its course. However, I do NOT advocate rescuing baby birds. It is illegal to domesticate native birds, but as a teenager in 1980 I didn't know any better. The person who posted this video explained why it happened, with information and a link about how to treat fledglings if you see them.
Though common, waxwings spend their lives in the treetops eating berries and insects, so they seldom interact with people. However, they seem relatively unwary of humans. If you happen to see a flock nearby, they might let you approach for a closer look. They're highly gregarious, spirited and fun to watch. I've heard they're less likely than other songbirds to die in captivity. Bandit lived in my parents' sun porch for 14 years, and was perpetually the life of the party. It brings back memories to see this video. Again, I think it's no coincidence that this parent bird had the pluck to approach a human. Most wild birds would not trust the situation.
God bless you for caring for the birds. F off to the a-hole who rated thumbs down.
Charming
It wasn't "natural" for mother bird to feed baby "above" her. The baby needed to be beneath her..lowered. See how baby bird stretches neck up w/mouth straight up in air?? Mother then deposits foof "down" their mouths/throats.
very sweet but what happen to their nest ??just amazing how she not scared to come so close to you like this .did you hang them back in the tree ??
when a bird has chicks to feed they can be fairly bold. I had for about 3 months this 1 american robin who would fly down for food any time she saw me out. As her chicks began to reach young adulthood, even they would come around and I could feed them as well. However, not long after they could fly well enough on their own, they left.
Awesome video haha and the birds are almost as beautiful as you! I have some decent ones from my patio and the park where I feed them @
I realize this video is really old, but I need help! I found a baby that looks very similar to these babies in my yard. It was by itself on my lawn under a tree. I contacted wildlife rescue and they told me to hang an Easter basket from a branch. My worry is feeding it tonight so itll stay alive until morning. I've fed it some strawberries/raspberries/blueberries mashed up but the crop is still pretty empty. Should I stick with that tonight? Should I mix in bird seed? Like parakeet food? Or cockatiel food? I have a vet cage I'm keeping it in tonight to keep it safe
OMG! both girl and birds are cute!
wow, amazing,
how you did that?
Very beautiful
Did the birds survive?
Yes they did. They began began to glide/fly within a few days and joined the rest of the Cedar Waxwing flock.
Cool video!!!! Shared! :)
that's beautiful
Thank you! It was amazing!
How special!
oh wow and mom did not divebomb you at all thats cool
Pretty cool birds
Intriguing
Beautiful Birds...Wow pretty Amazing... I Love it...GOD is Great! His way is perfect.PSALM18,30
You're cuter than the bird family. I'm a surfer and can appreciate a beautiful woman.