I got in contact with a wildlife rehab. It was at an individual’s house. She took the dove in and cared for her for a week. Apparently the dove developed avian pox and passed the other night. She had a fractured beak and was being tube fed so I’m glad I didn’t leave her out there or she would have starved. Still sad though, poor thing.

Poor thing. You might find that he perks up after a while having rested, but if you have a wildlife centre or refuge near you, it might be better to ring them and see if they’ll take him on. People who are used to dealing with wild birds seem to have a better chance of rehabilitating them.

I’m guessing you’re in the US? This site has a list of wildlife centres and advice for caring for injured birds. You could try them?

I just stumbled upon this site, I hope I’m not intruding too much. A morning dove flew into our window this morning. He can’t fly and he seems to have hurt his beak. He is alert and can walk around fine. I have him in a cage right now because there are cats roaming around and I am afraid for his safety. What do I do???

Merisi and Brian Miller – Thank you!

I will do my best to help him!

I hope this poor bird can nurse himself back to health with your kind help.

Grace and Bradley – Thank you – we’ll do our best to make sure he’s fed, at least!

Ethel Mae Potter – You are very kind. It’s true, I love them all, so that being the case, how could I fail to be concerned?

Maggie May – Thank you! I didn’t know about POTD until I came in here to answer my comments!

We see pigeons with damaged feet, too – I think it’s a type of staph infection that they get. Their toes drop off.

Shrinky – Oh, poor duck! Yes, it is amazing, isn’t it? I have heard of one-legged pigeons and pigeons unable to fly surviving for years in town centres where food was plentiful.

Sandy – Thank you, Sandy – you are sweet!

Secret Agent Woman – I hope so! Fingers crossed.

I liked your Eagle post! Sweet and funny!

Alixandra Hice – Good grief! An arrow?? Poor little thing! Could no-one catch him?

And thanks for the congratulations! I am certainly honoured!

Kate – We’ll do our best, Kate!

Meredith – Thank you!

I hate to see them suffering, too, but I keep watching out for him. It’s good to know he’s still around.