Many thanks!

>>> "TUCKER, Casey" <[log in to unmask]> 8/21/2005 11:52:04 AM >>>
Anne,
 
Contact a local rehabilitator as quickly as possible.  You can find a
list of local rehabilitators at the following web-site.
 
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/Resources/orphans/rehabilitators_04.htm

 
In the meantime keep the bird in a warm protected spot (a bowl lined
with guaze, like that pictured, would work well).
 
There is a chance this is a cowbird egg/chick (based on the photo) that
has been evicted by a host species that is capable of differentiating
between a cowbird and its own eggs.  Some species are capable of
recognizing when a cowbird has laid an egg in their nest, and will take
steps to counter the cowbird.  They may achieve this by removing the egg
entirely and drop it elsewhere.  Other species may just build nest
material over the parasite's egg and smother it.
 
Good luck!
 
Casey

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	Here is a photo of the bird trying to get out of the egg...I
doubt that
	knowing what kind of bird it is will help with the advice on
what to
	do...but I thought it was worth a shot...
	Cheers, AMH
	
	Anne Morris Hooke, PhD
	
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