Thursday 3 November 2011

Precious Life

Today - no pics - just words and a few tears - I was in my kitchen and suddenly there was a loud thud - I rushed out side and as I feared there lay a tiny body spreadeagled on the decking - a tiny goldfinch. I scooped him up into the palm of my hand whispering all sorts of things - and held him close - his colours were magnificent - perfectly placed - reds - yellows and brilliant whites and blacks - his tiny beak gaped open and hs tiny feet had no grip.

I sat at the patio table - listening to the flock twittering in the trees - offering encouragement to their fragile friend - I whispered sweet nothings to this vunerable little bird - stroking his head - and do you know that gradually after about 10 minutes - I could feel the risistance to death - a positive feel - and a look beginning to show in his eye - the feet began to grip - I could feel the life coming back - and suddenly away he flew into the tall Hazel tree at the bottom of the garden - thankyou for sharing this -

6 comments:

  1. That was a lovely ending, I'm glad he made it

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  2. Great story. Sometimes I do hate glass windows.

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  3. so glad the bird was only stunned. I have some info one my blog at the header about birds and windows and how to deal with a window strike. Sometimes all they need is quiet and warmth to recover. If that happens again. Take a paper bag or small box. Put a twig on the bottom so the bird can grasp at sometimes the weight of their body is too much. Close the bag or box and put it in a dark warm room for 30 minutes. Leave it along, no peeking. Take the bag or box outside, open it and if the bird doesn't leave try it for another 30 minutes. If that doesn't work, call a rehabber...Michelle

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  4. Hi Jane...welcome to Nature Notes..I am not sure which post you wanted featured in Nature Notes. If this isn't the right one, let me know and I can change the link to the right one...Michelle

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  5. Thankyou Michelle for that info - If I have a casualty again I will try that method - Jane

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  6. A great story. You are no doubt very tender heart and caring person.

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