Little Bird, Little Bird
@GardenGerty (169530)
United States
November 17, 2019 3:41pm CST
As I walked past my back sewing room today, I realized that some of my plants needed water. So I got a 24 oz. yogurt container and filled it to take in.
I noticed Tink was interested in something in the window. It was a sunny window and I supposed Mickey had gotten up and behind the curtain. I kept seeing something black moving the curtain.
No, it was far too small to be Mickey. It was a little bird.
My water container was now empty, so I went to the window, pulled back the curtain and gently covered the bird.
I put my hand over the top and showed the bird to Bob then took it outside. He happily took off and flew away.
Based on the shape of the bill, it was likely a finch of some type.
I just do not know how he came to be in my back bedroom.
Free at last. I am positive the little bird is happy.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
18 Nov 19
No, but I may have some screening off on the vent to the attic. I had my attic access open for a bit last night.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
20 Nov 19
@rebelann That particular room is very sunny and bright, and has yellow curtains so it seems very welcoming.
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Nov 19
The little guy was cold and wanted to warm up @GardenGerty
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
27 Nov 19
@LadyDuck I have not had a lot of trouble with the feeders, and I am glad.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
20 Nov 19
I am glad I had the perfect thing in hand to do it. I am glad Tink did not get to him before I did.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
20 Nov 19
@GardenGerty I always keep an eye on the cats of my neighbors when I see the birds at my bird feeders.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17243)
• China
20 Nov 19
The little bird was fortunate enough to be caught by you before Tink preyed on it.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
21 Nov 19
Yes he was. Tink is a mighty hunter.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
26 Nov 19
how fortunate that'cha found the lil darlin'. used to get birds'n here quite oft durin' nice weather. i've no screened door'n the back 'n 'd jest leave such open fer fresh air. ne'er 'd the luck 'f findin' 'em peaceful to catch, lol.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
27 Nov 19
Many years ago I had a mockingbird chase my cat indoors. She got mad and caught it. Was really unhappy when I said she had to let it go.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
28 Nov 19
@GardenGerty oh i bet she 'twas! those mockin'birds're mean hombres 'n to catch one quite the success.
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
17 Nov 19
I hope that young bird would grow. I had many encounters with young birds because they nest on our mango tree. Not a good story to tell.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
20 Nov 19
I am sorry you have some not so good stories.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
18 Nov 19
Out of all the creatures that have wandered into my home, we have never had a bird fly in, thank goodness. I don't think they would be as easy to catch as a lizard haha
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
20 Nov 19
I had a cat bring one in from time to time. Not always easy to catch. I would have to be fast to catch a lizard.
@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
27 Nov 19
@DesirousDreamer Mostly I am a catch and release person myself.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
20 Nov 19
@GardenGerty I had a lizard come into my room before and I managed to catch it in one of my old prescription bottles. I don't know how it stayed still long enough but I got it and took him outside.
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@BarBaraPrz (51837)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Nov 19
A little excitement in your day.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
20 Nov 19
Just a little. Pretty pleasant to do a good deed.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Nov 19
Oh poor little guy, glad it's free now. =)
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
20 Nov 19
It was not hard to do that little good deed.
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@wolfgirl569 (135910)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Nov 19
I have seen them go down chimneys if you have one of those. Glad you could catch him.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
20 Nov 19
I do not have a chimney, there are vent pipes for the bathrooms and hot water heaters, etc. There is an opening around the top of one hot water heater. May have come in there.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
18 Nov 19
There may be a way in through the vents to my attic. I had my attic access open a while last night.
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@GardenGerty (169530)
• United States
18 Nov 19
It was very glad to be set free.
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