I know this is a bit gruesome, note the right side bird's tongue is sticking out from a hole in the neck, but it shows how resilient are theses birds, even with the injury is business as usual.
Injured but in love
I know this is a bit gruesome, note the right side bird's tongue is sticking out from a hole in the neck, but it shows how resilient are theses birds, even with the injury is business as usual.
How can this happen? I hope someone can explain it.
Raul, Can this bird be helped -where is it?
Denise,Originally Posted by denise ippolito
This is one of the nesting pairs at Wakodahatchee, Florida. I am not sure if this bird could be help, I think this is the male, it was really active bringing nesting material to the nest, displaying, and exchanging branches with the female. I'll be back over the weekend, certainly will try to spot him to see how he is doing.
Raul
Raul, I was at Wako last month and didn't see this-I hope he is ok. The GBH were so graceful flying back and forth to get nesting material,it's sad to see this.
Many people have been wondering about this bird - but he seems to be doing just fine. As a frequent visitor to the wetlands, I've been keeping my eye on this guy ever since I noticed something was wrong, which has been about a month now. I'm really curious as to how he swallows? I originally thought the tongue was a flap of skin. Nature is certainly full of amazing surprises!
We were there in late Feb early March and didn't see this injury. We all get kind of attached to our avain friends. Certainly hope he is OK.
I photographed a Big Blue just like this about 6 months ago at Green Cay Wetlands, which is close to Wako. I first thought it was a hook stuck there but someone pointed out that it was his tongue. I zoomed in close to see and sure enough it was his tongue. Not sure if I even saved the photos. It is good to see that things are going well with him though.
Larry <><
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