The Wisdom Morsel

Are There Dying Ova In Her Nest?

There is a hummingbird that has had a nest in our yard for at least two, probably three months. It’s under our deck so we can see in it. She laid eggs a long time ago and sat for weeks but never perched on the side and fed babies. she left for a few days, [...]

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Fri, February 17 2012 » Details » No Comments

WEANING Child BIRD –What Do I Feed My Child House Finch To Wean It??

I rescued a baby house finch at my job from a crow. Luckily he had no injury. We had watched the crow eat the other 3 babies & i was told 2 let nature take its course or that the parents would protect them. Well the crow picked them off 1 by 1 in a [...]

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Tue, January 31 2012 » Details » No Comments

Trying To Put Off A Skunk But What In Regards To The Litter?

Ok so a skunk has moved in under my deck. ProjectWildLife.org had some great information (mothballs, noise, water, lights etc). I know how to get rid of them, so I don’t need any advice there. My question is that all the websites mention that the skunks have their babies from May to August, and we’re [...]

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Fri, January 27 2012 » Details » No Comments

When May I Banish This Process Bird Nest?

I live in San Diego. Under one of my eaves at my house there is a bird nest which I think is for a smaller bird like a Sparrow or something similar. It looks like some muddy compound that is tucked in to the corner. There is bird droppings on the floor and I can [...]

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Sun, January 15 2012 » Details » No Comments