Wood pecker

[wakefield tree surgeons]

Had this wood pecker now for two weeks, found him as a chick… he’s very happy & coming on strongly…. So what accuses next.. he can only fly around 5 meters but getting stronger 

[Mick Dempsey]

Dunno, check with animal rescue centres for advice.

Well done for saving it anyway. 

[Stubby]

I presume you have been feeding him ? He will need to learn to fend for himself but how you go about this I'm not sure . If it was here I would take him to " Brent Lodge " bird sanctuary . There may be something similar  near you ?

[wakefield tree surgeons]

He’s feeding well by himself (ish).  & water..  he’s getting spoiled with all critters & loves beef paist ….  I’ve contacted a few rescue centre unfortunately with no succession..  I’ll be keeping him a while longer…. I’m sure when he wants to go.  He will go…

[john87]

How amazing is that!! I doubt it will fly away. Probably will be really tame..

 

Well done you..

 

john..

[wakefield tree surgeons]

Yeah very tame….  Just wants to spend all its time on your shoulder…😇

[Stubby]

2 hours ago, wakefield tree surgeons said:

Yeah very tame….  Just wants to spend all its time on your shoulder…😇

A member of the family now I recon . 🙂

[john87]

4 hours ago, wakefield tree surgeons said:

Yeah very tame….  Just wants to spend all its time on your shoulder…😇

Awww, It thinks you are its mum!!!!

john..

[GarethM]

It does pose a good question regarding it's eventual release back into the wild and if it has the feeding habits to survive.

 

As a Cuckoo lays in other nests, so maybe it's feeding habits are more biologically preprogrammed.

[Dan Maynard]

6 hours ago, wakefield tree surgeons said:

Yeah very tame….  Just wants to spend all its time on your shoulder…😇

As long as it doesn't give an affectionate peck in your ear.