Found this guy by the jetties in North Myrtle Beach getting washed out to sea . Rehabbers can’t get him till tomorrow. They’re trying to figure out what kind of bird it is to find out what to feed him.
I am fragile.
Not like a flower.
But like a bomb.
Looks like a purple gallinule chick, cousin to king/clapper rail.
Baby cormorant,just ring it’s neck.
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He don’t have webbed feet
I am fragile.
Not like a flower.
But like a bomb.
Marsh Hen chick.
I’m Lost. I’ve Gone to look for myself. If I should return before I get back, PLEASE ask me to wait.
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Clapper Rail (Rallus crepitans) chick.
Okay I was wrorrrrrrrrrrrrr. Great pics Mr Parker.
Now that CLEARLY shows what kind it is.
Great pic!
NN
Yep that was him he went to the rehaber this morning.
I am fragile.
Not like a flower.
But like a bomb.
Chopped up shrimp and he would eat it off my finger
I am fragile.
Not like a flower.
But like a bomb.
Good job helping the little fellow out!