canberrabirds

Peewee fledgling

To: "'Joanne Kinsella'" <>, <>
Subject: Peewee fledgling
From: "Philip Veerman" <>
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:26:01 +1100
By the look of it, it is out of the nest about 2 or 3 days earlier than they normally would. Or at last out of the tree about 2 or 3 days earlier than they normally would.
If it doesn't fall victim to any of several possible predators, and it parents can still find it to feed it, my guess is it should be able to move around and at least basic flying in about 4 - 5 days. If it gets that far then it will still be with its parents for another few weeks.  
 
Philip
 
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From: Joanne Kinsella [
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Sorry, the end of the email didn't go through due to gremlins...try again.

Today a peewee fledgling appeared on my front door step. I presume it came from a nest above the house. It just stood on the doorstep for about 2 hours whilst it's parents came and went, and fought off various other peewees and magpies.

Curiously wondering if anyone might have any idea how long it might take for this bird to get its wings so it's not so vulnerable? I won't intervene but i'd like to imagine it has a long life ahead. It eventually jumped under some bushes, to my relief.

Thanks Joanne
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