St. Louis County Animal Control Helps Baby Bird

I actually walked out my front door to interrupt whatever was taking place in the animal kingdom Friday.

A number of birds, including what appeared to be a hawk or eagle (completely uneducated guess on my part, all I know is it was a giant black bird with a white head) scattered when I walked outside.

This tiny bird remained and it ran off. It seemed to try and hide behind a flower pot, then a plant as birds continued to divebomb its general area. Once in while they'd even land and try to get closer to the bird again.

I know it sounds crazy, but I could not let nature take its course. So, being the lunatic that I am, I contacted St. Louis County Animal Care and Control and they sent someone out to evaluate and help the bird.

Operations Manager Drew Hane found the tiny bird and told me it was a juvenile robin that would likely be ready to fly in few days. However, I'm not sure it would have made it that long given what I witnessed. Hane looked for signs of the baby's mama and a nearby nest, but could not find either, so he took the bird and said it would probably go to a local group who helps care for and rehabilitate birds.

Becky Smail with St. Louis County Animal Care and Control said the baby robin was taken to Wild Bird Rescue in Overland.  

Thank you St. Louis County Animal Care and Control for your help! This little guy (or gal) just tugged at my heart strings today.