Tuesday 18 September 2012

Injured young pigeon....................................................................... in Chester

While I was in Chester the other week playing Dr Dolittle with the squirrels and pigeons I saw this young pigeon which appeared to have injured one of it's wings.

I spotted blood but it was on the far side of some railings so I couldn't try and catch it to have a closer look.
My guess is that it was injured falling from it's nest.

It seemed happy enough and and I guess it's parents were around and feeding it...
...hopefully the injury wasn't too bad.

They are not the prettiest creatures on the planet at this age.

Fingers crossed it's OK and goes on to enjoy a long life.

Back from my trip to hospital for an ultrasound scan on my knee/calf and it's good news... no DVT.
Apparently I have had a ruptured Bakers Cyst and although very sore should get better with rest.

Wild Bird Wednesday

24 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

good news on the medical prognosis! may you and this young pigeon both heal quickly!

John said...

Poor little thing, obviously shouldn't be out of the nest yet and it doesn't look as if it can fly. Fingers crossed for the mite!
J
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eileeninmd said...

I do hope the cute pigeon is OK, glad you had good new about your knee. Great shots!

Findlay Wilde said...

It must be a big nest. From Findlay

Sharon M said...

Aww...

Unknown said...

Hope he makes out all right. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Ohhh what a shame!! .. He looks good .. Let us hope that succeed.. :-)))

holdingmoments said...

He does look a sorry state.

Glad you had some good news.

Anni said...

I hope so too...that the injury heals and no permanent damage is done and it can survive the best it can.

I actually think it's pretty...even at this stage in life.

MadSnapper said...

a tad scruffy but really cute, i do hope he is ok

MadSnapper said...

forgot to comment on the wounded you, i hope bakers cyst is something not bad. have not heard of it

HansHB said...

Great post for WBW!

Mike Mottram said...

Glad your okay, sorry I could not chat this afternoon as I just finished work and needed some nourishment.

Adam Jones said...

Who will heal first, the pigeon or you Andrew?

Carletta said...

It looks a little scared. Truly hoping it's wing heals well and it's able to fly.
Glad to hear the good news about your knee. Be sure to get the prescribed rest so that it heals quickly.

mick said...

Great close-up photos of the little bird. I hope it gets betters

Michelle said...

I do hope this young one recovers.

EG CameraGirl said...

It's good news that you will get better. I hope the pigeon will too.

Bob Bushell said...

What a shame, the poor fella, I hope isn't too bad.

Molly said...

Oh dear he does look a rather sorry creature.

Mollyxxx

Stewart M said...

That is a face only a mother could love! The blood may will have come from a damaged feather pin - they can bleed a lot.

Hope you knee improves.

Thanks for linking to WBW

Stewart M - Australia

ZielonaMila said...

Beautiful photographs, birds are very photogenic. I am greeting

Gillian Olson said...

Glad to hear the news about your calf, I hope your knee improves too.
Great pictures of the young pigeon, all fluff still, and not looking too concerned so hopefully will recover.

Pat said...

Poor baby! He's obviously too young to be out of the nest. Hope the parents can safely take care of him until he's on his own.
Glad to hear you're on the mend.