Baby

[anatum]

I just found this chick in the middle of the street. I live in suburban Mississauga. What species is it and since I don't know where the nest is, what do I do with it? It was having a hard time crossing the road, please no jokes at the moment, so I know the nest can't be far but even after having a look around I don't know where the nest could be.
Should I just stick it up in any close by tree or is it too young to thermo-regulate?
Any help would be appreciated.

[Paul O'Toole]

If you have a Wildlife Rehab in your area that would be a better idea than trying to feed the chick yourself. It would need many; many feedings for weeks most likely. Putting the chick back is an option and let nature take its course, outcome not good mind you based on its size and it most likely fell out of a nest.

[anatum]

I was in no way looking to raise this bird on my own. I get very grumpy when I don't get my beauty sleep. No I was more worried about feeding for the time being and then possible release but where?
I spoke with a rehabilitator and, not surprisingly, the best thing would be to find the nest it came out of and to return it. If that is too high or can't be found, a man made nest should do. I will have another look but maybe I have to do some construction. Here are their tips.

[anatum]

*Update*

I found the nest in the tree closest to where I had found the chick on the road but it was upside down and near the top about 20-25 feet high. I took a pole cutter and cut down the branch the nest was attached to; don't tell my neighbor. I took the branch and tied it to the same tree but lower down where I could reach. I put the chick in the nest and it began calling. My guess was correct based on the adults that immediately arrived, Goldfinch. Unless my twine wasn't tied properly, or a predator finds the nest, I think this guy will be ok.

[Paul O'Toole]

Good for you and great job on the rescue.

[anatum]

Thanks for your help Paul.

[gary yankech]

You could also contacted FLAP, Fatal Awareness Light Program. They have contacts with the Toronto Wildlife centre and other resources to help this bird. Through FLAP I have a permit to collect injured or dead birds but, most times I collect dead ones.