a young bird with a problem... pictures a little graphic

I have been a little concerned about this great tit, thats been hanging around our patio for the past few days, that I have noticed.

He seems to have a growth over his right eye, and does not seem to be able to see out of the eye. It does seem to irritate a little, as he does rub the side of his head against the ground occasionally. But apart from that, he seems quite chipper, and so far has managed to avoid the numerous cats in the area.

photos below






a shot from behind, to show the size of the swelling

face on, you can see that it seems to be a smooth growth

Although you can see the eye, he doesnt seem to be able to use it (so I was able to move, just the other side of the window, without him seeing me)

 

Hi its Avian pox

have a look at the link
http://www.rspb.org.uk/makeahomeforwildlife/advice/helpingbirds/health/sickbirds/avianpox.aspx

 

Thanks for that info, @Spruce . I'd not heard of this before, but am now forwarned, and forearmed! I will make sure the bird bath is regularly cleaned out, even more so than normal....

 

Poor little bird....

Brilliant link @Spruce

 

Aww

 

Great link @Spruce, thank you

@Sian in Belgium aww, poor little guy - hope he recovers!

 

Cat food or if it lived at mine a snack for one of the many birds of prey flying about that regularly leave piles of victims feathers on my lawn .