This Wompoo Fruit Dove is caught in the shed where I work.I have left the two large roller doors fully open and tried to chase it out but it wont go. It has been there for 4 days now and I have left some water out for it. It still seems to be quite strong but it is not eating or drinking and I can't see it lasting too much longer. Any ideas? Ray.
Do you think it could be sick Ray?
Aren't they a beautiful bird?
Cheers
Birdie
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Hi Ray,
The only thing I can suggest is go back at night if possible with a torch and a ladder. I'm sure you will be able to catch it then.
Cheers,
al
Cheers,
al
Central Victoria
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Good luck - I hope you can save it
Yeah i think al has the right idea. Nice looking dove, first time that i have seen one.
Thats not a bad idea. I was going to suggest hosing him until he is to wet to fly,I have down that before.
"Done that before" Is what I meant.
A most unusual looking dove, Ray. Hope the story has a happy ending.
Regards, "Tark" - Olympus 4/3rds colour
Thanks for the suggestions but it is too high for a ladder(about 6 meters)and I can't go spraying water about because of the damage it would cause. I don't know if it's sick Birdie, it seems to be strong at the moment.
Ray
Hi Ray
Nice bird hope for happy ending to.
Do you have a local wildlife rehab group?
They may have access to the right equipment to get it down.
If it has been over 4 days without water I think it would be great if it at least had a going over to see if it's ok and maybe some fluids provided by the wildlife carers.
Good luck!
Caught him today, a sheer fluke in a fish landing net. He was last seen in the large fig tree behind the shed.I think it's been about 8 days without food or water. I think the only reason I caught him is his probable weekness. I hope he survives.
Ray
Unfortunately it's often the way that birds can't be caught until they are so weak they have little chance of surviving...
Well Ray, you have done as well as could be anticipated.
Its not your fault that it waited so long to get caught.
Denis
Denis Wilson
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