[NatureNS] Little Auk (Dovekie)

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Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2018 14:44:30 -0400
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Hi Veronica,

I think I have read on this listserve that Dovekies can't take off from 
land.  They need to be returned to the water.  Perhaps this could wait 
until the wind has died down some, unless it is in danger from cats or 
other predators where it is.

Lois Codling


On 1/13/2018 1:37 PM, Veronica Horsman wrote:
> Currently providing safe harbour for a Little Auk under my front 
> porch. Observed it for about 20 minutes on the front lawn, having 
> trouble and being blown around by the rain and wind, currently 
> happening along the LaHave.
>
> I don't think it is hurt but it did seem exhausted when I approached 
> it, though it was able to scuttle away from me before I was able to 
> pick it up. When I last checked (5 minutes ago), it was comfortably 
> sitting under the porch, looking around at me.
>
> The questions are, has anyone else seen one in this state and what do 
> I do, since it is not visibly injured (though I know when you see a 
> bird unnaturally on the ground, it is never a good sign)?
>
> All the best,
> Veronica

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