Subject: [Tweeters] one legged Junco
Date: Nov 4 07:14:36 2004
From: Nancy - nelrjb at comcast.net


Hi Dawn and Tweets,
Last spring we had a one legged male Robin hopping around the yard. He would sit in the lawn with his wings spread out in a most peculiar way. He was a darn good worm catcher. He was a survivor because he mated and had two broods last year. He and his lady friend built 22 nests in our veranda rafters before settling into one over the front porch. I have not seen him since the last brood left. I like to think he is basking in the sun somewhere south of here.
Nancy
Renton, WA.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dawn Bailey
To: Tweeters
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 4:13 PM
Subject: [Tweeters] one legged Junco


Hi Tweets,

I have a Dark Eyed Oregon Junco coming to my feeders everyday, he is a pale adult male. I cannot see any leg on the right side, though he flies just fine. He hops around almost normally, you can spot him because he is slightly tilted when foraging. Could he have been born this way? I also have not seen him perch on a branch yet. I have been seeing him for almost 3 weeks now and hoping that he will survive the winter.

Anyone have a good survival story about a less then perfect bird?

thanks in advance

Dawn Bailey
Eatonville, WA
mailto:dawnsdog at rainierconnect.com

Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by.

~~Carl Sandburg





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