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    Default Poor little Wren with Tick

    Couldn't understand why this young Wren was merrily hopping around on the path in front of me until I saw that she probably couldn't see through her right eye. (edit)

    Didn't seem distressed, but not sure whether a bird that small can survive too long with that sized tick, particularly being blind on one side.
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    That is so sad. Hope it drops off and doesn't do too much damage.
    They can be dangerous to Humans

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    Oh dear! It doesn't look too good for it, does it? No chance of catching it to take it to a vet I guess?

    I've never seen a tick on a bird before - it must be much more common on animals.

    (Isn't that its right eye, Rolf?.... )

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    Certainly is Catherine, not sure why I put left, too busy watching the TV at the same time.
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    Wow, that's a big tick on such a small bird.

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