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Written by Gwenn Jansch of New York
I was at a strip mall in Annapolis, Maryland when I walked past a bank and heard a chirp. I looked down to see a hummingbird. She had a bright green head with a black bill. The bird was lying on her side and I thought she had possibly flown into the glass part of the window and got the wind knocked out of her.
I didn’t think the bird would make it and I took one step away. Just then she said “chirp, chirp” and the clouds started to rain a little. I looked around and saw a pet store. I didn’t know how to care for a hummingbird, but I had a plan. I bent down and talked softly to her as I scooped up the tiny bird in my hands. Her heart was beating rapidly and of all things, she stood up in my hand and chirped. I knew she would make it now.
She fell over, but stood up again so I put her in my palm and held my other hand over her to keep the rain off. I walked over to the pet store very carefully and went inside but no one would help. I went outside and a nice lady (an employee) asked if I needed help? I said yes and explained the story to her. She took the bird and asked “Do you want to let it go when it’s healed? I said “Yes, of course.”
She fed the bird sugar water and said the hummingbirds need it every two hours because they expend so much energy with a rapid metabolism. In 24 hours, we let the bird go near a small tree. I like to think that the bird was smart becauses he knew who to chirp at. She did not chirp at any other people who walked by.
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oh pretty bird
Growing up in Oregon I have seen many of these tiny beautiful creatures. Each one is a gift. Thank you for saving this birds life.
What a touching story! I am overwhelmed. Thanks for sharing.
They just know don't they?
So touching. Thank you.
Gwenn, you and the Pet store employee should be very proud of yourself. You saved that poor little Hummingbird's life. I'm sure he/she was very grateful. Thanks for sharing your rescue story with us.
great story, thanks for sharing :)
Thank you for sharing your story. I wish more people were as caring as you, the world would be a better place. God bless you
You and the employee are very caring people.
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