Not
everyone feels like helping other beings to get rid of their difficulties,
especially a cute, little Northern Mockingbird with impaired feet! Here comes a
story about such a tiny bird who was helped with a pair of snowshoes made up of
cardboard and tape with a little mix of creativity.
California Wildlife Center (CWC) once came to
the rescue of a helpless mockingbird with a foot condition that made her
difficult to walk around, grasp or perch on objects. Though common in young
birds, this injury was unknown but the good folk at CWC who help wild birds
managed to come up with an ideal option for the bird for a fast recovery.
Further
info: California Wildlife
Center
Here’s
the birdie who we talked about now!
Image
source: Lorraine Barbosa/California Wildlife Center
The
rescuers were eagerly awaiting for the bird to come back to its proper position
with their creative and tiny snowshoes. Prior to wearing these cardboard
slippers the bird had to always stand on the tops of her toes and it caused
extra pain for her. But to their surprise, the bird came back to normal after
wearing the amazing cardboard slippers for about 2 weeks.
Ultimately,
the snowshoe operation succeeded and the bird is ready to set itself free to
the wild to delight us with her sweet lullabies!
Here’s how the birdie wore the tiny pair of snowshoes
gifted by the rescuers.
Image
source: Lorraine Barbosa/California Wildlife Center
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