Like Mother, Like Son

Mike came home from work Tuesday and noticed a baby bird dangling from the nest above our garage. The poor baby was flailing about, unsuccessfully trying to get free. One tiny leg was tangled up in strings from the nest.

Mike climbed the ladder and cut her free.

he gently worked to untangle her tiny leg

the string was really wound around

he finally removed all the string and assessed the damage. the poor bird's leg was pretty messed up :(

Mike gave the baby bird a little more love and then grudgingly put her back up in the nest. he really wanted to keep her for a few days to check in on her healing but since we were leaving for Boston the next day, decided her momma would have to take care of her instead.

I love the huge heart for animals Mike inherited from his mom.