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 Psychologist and Clinical Services Coordinator UTC Counseling and Career Planning Center Dept. 1801 615 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37403 Phone: 423 425-4438 FAX: 423 425-5527 NOTE: Email communication should not be considered confidential, so cannot be assumed to be privileged communication as described in Tennessee State Law -----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 To: [log in to unmask] 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 * UTCSTAFF home page: http://raven.utc.edu/archives/utcstaff.html * * unsubscribe: mailto:[log in to unmask] * * subscribe: mailto:[log in to unmask] * * UTCSTAFF home page: http://raven.utc.edu/archives/utcstaff.html * * unsubscribe: mailto:[log in to unmask] * * subscribe: mailto:[log in to unmask] * * UTCSTAFF home page: http://raven.utc.edu/archives/utcstaff.html * * unsubscribe: mailto:[log in to unmask] * * subscribe: mailto:[log in to unmask] *