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Re: ALERT--baby mockingbirds in the road
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Ed Smith <[log in to unmask]>
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Ed Smith <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:13:06 -0400
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I am impressed by such an extensive discussion of the issue. However,
one important point has yet to be mentioned. Birds, ESPECIALLY
mockingbirds can be extremely aggressive when their babies are
threatened. So even though actually being out of their nest is not the
natural situation, I would think the potential for a major pecking might
be a consideration to keep in mind as well. 

Keep an eye out for the little peckers, or they may do it for you!

ED

Ed Smith
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-----Original Message-----
From: UTC Staff E-Mail List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Frankie Roeser
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 4:08 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [UTCSTAFF] ALERT--baby mockingbirds in the road

OK, Jeff.  Thank you for that information.  I did not know that.

Frankie

-----Original Message-----
From: UTC Staff E-Mail List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Jeff Kell
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 3:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [UTCSTAFF] ALERT--baby mockingbirds in the road

Frankie Roeser wrote:
> AliceYou should never touch a baby bird with your hands.  The mother
> will smell you and never feed them again.

Actually, this is false.
http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/babybird.asp

Snopes even has a few pointers on what you *should* do.

Jeff

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