Blue tit advice (1 Viewer)

[LucyWalton]

We have a bird cam in our box and have blue tits nested. We are down from 8 to 2 healthy babies whom mummy bird is still feeding regularly. Sadly they have somehow got themselves tied to each other (see video) and we’re not sure whether we should intervene as they can’t fledge like that. They are 16-17 days old so soon to fledge. Any advice welcome.

 

[maplekong]

It might be a good idea to try to untie them, because I don't think mama can help on this one. How long have they been like that?

 

[LucyWalton]

That’s what we were thinking. Only problem is it’s not easy to get into the box. We only noticed them tied up this afternoon. Best result would be they manage to untangle themselves overnight but if not then we will try to help tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.

 

[MelospizaMelodiaFan]

Welcome to birdforum, I wish you good luck.

 

[maplekong]

Hello! How are they?

 

[LucyWalton]

We have successfully separated them this afternoon. We think it was horse hair and it was well and truly wrapped around one birds leg and the other birds neck. We managed to gently take them out the nest, bring them inside and completely remove the hair before popping them back in. Hopefully as we wore gloves, mummy bird is oblivious of our intervention and they can now successfully fledge 🤞

 

[maplekong]

Please keep us posted!

 

[KC Foggin]

Welcome aboard and enjoy !

 

[Fritz73]

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.