emmysjj Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 My neighbor found this bird a few weeks ago (Super Bowl day) and was very concerned. It was curled up in the corner of her patio. She saw it again today and freaked out because she feels bad for it. She’s desperate to find out what’s wrong and help it. She insists that it leaves and comes back sometimes. There is poop from the bird on the patio floor, but I’m pretty sure it’s dead. However, I’m not sure how it would stay balanced. She wants to know what to do. She’s willing to set out a box or house for it but I’m not sure that will work. I’m in the tri-state area so it’s pretty cold. I’ll try to get a clearer picture soon. I have no bird experience- this is my last resort. Please help identify what’s wrong with this bird. Thanks, Em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I can't tell to much from the photo, but some birds have regular perches or roost sites that they return to habitually. Perhaps it just likes having a roof? If its leaving and coming back, its probably okay, probably going out to forage for food then coming back to roost. If there's poop beneath it, then it must be eating... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmysjj Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, AlexHenry said: I can't tell to much from the photo, but some birds have regular perches or roost sites that they return to habitually. Perhaps it just likes having a roof? If its leaving and coming back, its probably okay, probably going out to forage for food then coming back to roost. If there's poop beneath it, then it must be eating... Ok good. I’ll try to get a good photo tomorrow :) it just doesn’t seem to be breathing, and it’s really cold out. Should we put a nest box out for it or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 It is a Carolina Wren.... they are known to roost like that. Nothing is wrong with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 https://www.google.com/search?q=carolina+wren+roosting+&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjZ8JnukuTnAhWIBt8KHVs4A6EQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=carolina+wren+roosting+&gs_l=img.3...4865.5708..7137...0.0..1.1930.4736.7-2j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.hoDawr0vuxo&ei=lpZQXtnNEIiN_Abb8IyICg&bih=959&biw=1680&rlz=1C1AOHY_enUS708US708 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmysjj Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Just now, birdbrain22 said: https://www.google.com/search?q=carolina+wren+roosting+&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjZ8JnukuTnAhWIBt8KHVs4A6EQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=carolina+wren+roosting+&gs_l=img.3...4865.5708..7137...0.0..1.1930.4736.7-2j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.hoDawr0vuxo&ei=lpZQXtnNEIiN_Abb8IyICg&bih=959&biw=1680&rlz=1C1AOHY_enUS708US708 Thank you so much!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHenry Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, birdbrain22 said: It is a Carolina Wren.... they are known to roost like that. Nothing is wrong with it. Lol that accidental triple click... @birdbrain22 I am amazed that you are able to ID that bird. If you still want to put out a nest box do some research on the size of the hole, Carolina Wrens are pretty small so you could get a nest box with a hole too small for House Sparrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmysjj Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 minute ago, AlexHenry said: Lol that accidental triple click... @birdbrain22 I am amazed that you are able to ID that bird. If you still want to put out a nest box do some research on the size of the hole, Carolina Wrens are pretty small so you could get a nest box with a hole too small for House Sparrows. Where should I put it? On the ground? Thanks for the amazing help ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, AlexHenry said: @birdbrain22 I am amazed that you are able to ID that bird. If you still want to put out a nest box do some research on the size of the hole, Carolina Wrens are pretty small so you could get a nest box with a hole too small for House Sparrows. One sees a lot of things over 35 years of birding and 10 years banding. Carolina Wrens will nest in anything... doesn't even need to be a nest box. old pots and even old boots have been used. However, it is perfectly fine there... they are very hardy birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmysjj Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Again, thanks so much for all the help! My neighbor will be very relieved haha. Have a great weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millipede Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 38 minutes ago, birdbrain22 said: It is a Carolina Wren.... they are known to roost like that. Nothing is wrong with it. yeah... I've seen several pictures of wrens online from people asking what kind of bird it was... often confused because it seemed spotty... In this puffed up, hunkering down position is really the only time that pattern is visible I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Friedman Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, emmysjj said: Where should I put it? On the ground? Thanks for the amazing help ? Speaking of amazing, here's detailed information about boxes for Carolina Wrens from our friends at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. They note, "Near homes, Carolina Wrens are versatile nesters, making use of flowerpots, mailboxes, propane-tank covers, and a variety of other items. Their nests have even been found in old coat pockets and boots. Nesting boxes offer wrens a more convenient (for you) place to put their nest, and can be placed so that they are safer from predators." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, birdbrain22 said: One sees a lot of things over 35 years of birding and 10 years banding. Carolina Wrens will nest in anything... doesn't even need to be a nest box. old pots and even old boots have been used. However, it is perfectly fine there... they are very hardy birds. Could have ID'ed that one off the description alone, couldn't ya? Edited February 22, 2020 by Charlie Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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