Purple Finch Fledgling?

Well, I believe it to be a Purple Finch (it's parents look more red to me?). We have this couple of birds that show up each year and put a nest in our English ivy. I love that we get to see them raise a new group each year.

ANYWAY, while planting some things on the patio tonight - this little guy shows up behind me. I didn't know what to do - he couldn't fly. SO, I went to the trusty Internet.

Of course, I couldn't touch him or his Mom would disown him (old wives's tale - untrue - actually most birds that aren't vultures can't smell well). Amazing the things you find at the click of the mouse. Anyway, it said to leave him alone and the Mom would feed him on the ground for a few days until he could fly. As of 3 a.m. Saturday morning (don't ask) - he was still there, so I left a towel near him for shelter. Also, I locked up the dogs.

When we got up Saturday morning, the bird was gone - and believed to be well.

UPDATE: Sunday afternoon - we noticed the bird on the chaise lounge outside. His parents were swooping in occasionally with food and encouragement. He was there all day - and then 'disappeared sometime around dinner.

Good luck little finch!