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 ===== Introduction =====
-Jackdaws are probably the most common corvid species rescued and cared for in captivity, which is mainly due to the fact that they have adapted very well to an urban lifestyle and that they are often nesting in very close proximity to us humans. Jackdaw babies are also often perceived as being irresistibly cute in the eyes of many humans, which seems to persuade even completely unexperienced people to raise a jackdaw nestling or fledgling by themselves. Therefore it is not surprising that jackdaws are the most frequently imprinted corvid species. Before going into more detail about what imprinting means and what the consequences of imprinting are, it might be useful to look into some aspects of the natural behaviour and some of the normal social interactions of jackdaws.
+{{ :img_8946.jpeg?200|}}Jackdaws are probably the most common corvid species rescued and cared for in captivity, which is mainly due to the fact that they have adapted very well to an urban lifestyle and that they are often nesting in very close proximity to us humans. Jackdaw babies are also often perceived as being irresistibly cute in the eyes of many humans, which seems to persuade even completely unexperienced people to raise a jackdaw nestling or fledgling by themselves. Therefore it is not surprising that jackdaws are the most frequently imprinted corvid species. Before going into more detail about what imprinting means and what the consequences of imprinting are, it might be useful to look into some aspects of the natural behaviour and some of the normal social interactions of jackdaws.
 ===== About the Life of Jackdaws =====
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 And now finally – the best option. Do not imprint the rescue bird in the first instance! The whole issue of imprinting is avoidable, and is a costly manmade problem. Costly for the bird, and costly for the rescue or sanctuary, which is being asked to fix the problem. Although nature is definitely not a paradise, it is the place where the rescued bird belongs to. To rescue a bird in need of help is honourable and the right thing to do, but the aim should always be to give the bird the best possible second chance and a head start, which should enable him or her to survive the cruel world called ‘nature’. If there is an option available of getting a rescue bird to an experienced and suitably equipped bird rescue, then this certainly would be in the best interest of the bird concerned and what the bird would truly deserve.
+  * [[some_thoughts_about_animal_learning_and_imprinting|Some Thoughts about Animal Learning and Imprinting]]
+  * [[imprinting_-_the_death_sentence_for_orphaned_corvids|Imprinting – The Death Sentence for Orphaned Corvids?]]
+  * [[top_10_mistakes_made_in_corvid_rescue_and_rehabilitation|Top 10 Mistakes in Corvid Rescue and Rehabilitation]]