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Old 26-07-2007, 12:36 PM
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re: Baby Sparrow

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Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman View Post
Leave it where it is. The parent is nearby so the bird will be looked after by the adult. If you touch the bird, your scent may cause the adult to abandon it as it will not smell like its youngster.

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Adam
I have never known a bird to adandon it chick due it it smelling different.

alot of small birds don't have a great sence of smell.
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