Help - abandoned baby house martin

jack daniels | 16:38 Wed 17th Sep 2008 | Animals & Nature

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I don't know what to do with him. He's had a drink of water, he's got all his feathers. I think a cat had him but he seems fine with no injuries.

please help

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gizmo1

If you talk to the RSPCA, you'll find that the sad fact is that your little friend won't make it. The rule of thumb is not to pick up fledglings from the ground. The parents won't be far and they will rescue it if possible. Phone the RSPB or RSPCA for advice but I think they may tell you to put it back. House martins are lovely, aren't they? I think they look like british naval officers in white polo necks with navy jackets.

eyeshade

Well Jack, what giz has said is true however we did rescue a fledgling sparrow earlier this year, we just put him in a fairly warm shoe box overnight, let him get over the shock and we let him go the next day and he was fine, a bit tottery but we think he flew into our window and got all of a dither. It might be worth a try?

Nosha123

depending on where you live.. there may be an wildlife sanctuary that can help. There is one near me in Surrey and I have taken creatures there before... I doubt however that he will make it to live back in the wild - unless he can fend for himself.
See if you can find the nest he came from.....

terambulan

Keep it in a cardboard box, dark/quiet/warm, while it recovers some strength and release it tomorrow.

SickThings

If House Martins find themselves on the ground they are physically unable to take off again (even adult ones). Give him the chance to take off from a high perch, you may find that he is perfectly OK, and will take off flying again.

jack daniels

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Hi all, thanks for your help, unfortunately he died today. He seemed really well yesterday, even managed to eat some worm & drink water but after that he only drank and wouldn't eat. We were going to try and let him go today. We tested him yesterday & he couldn't fly, he'd try and then just flop to the ground (grass) - oh well we tried.