Gave CPR to a Goldfinch

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Well, maybe not CPR but I helped an injured bird with a massage. Many days I will open the blinds to the patio doors. I did this morning. And not thinking, I opened them all the way. The little birds will often fly into the door after seeing their reflection. That happened this morning. A small goldfinch flew into the door and I thought he was dead. Both cats went running to the door and was talking to him. I went out and gently starting rubbing his back, massaging his little chest as much as I could. His mouth was open but he was not making a sound. I can see where birds could get concussions like us, when they hit their little heads into a glass door. After about five minutes he moved his tiny feet a little, looked at me and then without warning, flew away, up to the roof. He seems fine. Just needed a little help getting his senses back in order I guess. Snapped this photo of the deck feeder. There are dozens of these little goldfinches. Maybe the one I saved is back in the feeder eating. Made me feel good to help the little bird.