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Various Non-Bald Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: Arnie on June 11, 2011, 08:22:00 AM

Title: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: Arnie on June 11, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
While on my morning walk, a few days ago, with my dog(Big Guy) I came across a Robin(Wisconsin State Bird) that was hanging from a tree like a bat. Some how it got fish line wrapped tight to its left leg around a tree branch.

I called animal control, but they don't assist with wildlife. So I got a scissors and my soon-to-be brother-in-law, Eric, saw what I was trying to do and got me a stool.

As I approached, the bird fluttered at first and pecked at my hand once. But as I lowered the branch and talked to it, it got really calm/still and let me put the scissors flush between its leg and that line...I thought to myself that this bird is going to gauge my eyes out, but I was determined to save it...and snip...

...it flew free in an instant.

My good deed for the day was done.
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: Ming the Merciless on June 11, 2011, 08:31:38 AM
And I'm sure the Robin is tweeting all its friends about the encounter.

Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: Magoo on June 11, 2011, 11:32:53 AM
One happy bird is  flying around . You get my vote for good guy of the day.
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: Tyler on June 11, 2011, 11:41:18 AM
Quote from: Ming the Merciless on June 11, 2011, 08:31:38 AM
And I'm sure the Robin is tweeting all its friends about the encounter.



 :*))
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: Arnie on June 14, 2011, 12:19:36 AM
Quote from: Tyler on June 11, 2011, 11:41:18 AM
Quote from: Ming the Merciless on June 11, 2011, 08:31:38 AM
And I'm sure the Robin is tweeting all its friends about the encounter.



 :*))
O0  I had to borrow that and add that to my Facebook post on this...
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: Mikekoz13 on June 14, 2011, 06:20:34 AM
Very nice story............  O0
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: buddha on June 14, 2011, 08:18:13 AM
That is very cool. You definitely get a mark in the Good Karma column for that. Very cool!
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: balddaniel on June 14, 2011, 11:41:16 AM
Nice job Arnie, I would have done the same.  You are a true humanitarian.  :@`
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: BillOnBass on June 14, 2011, 12:55:27 PM
That was very kind of you!  Animals have a special place in my heart.  Unfortunately many people would have kept walking...
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: IRONHORSE on June 18, 2011, 11:44:02 AM
Very cool!! O0 O0 Any opportunity we have to help an animal, wild or domestic, should be taken!!
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: FR8TRAIN on June 18, 2011, 07:19:23 PM
Way to go Arnie!

Quote from: Ming the Merciless on June 11, 2011, 08:31:38 AM
And I'm sure the Robin is tweeting all its friends about the encounter.

That Robin is on Twitter? :*))
Title: Re: The Bird Whisperer
Post by: b.driscoll on June 18, 2011, 07:42:09 PM
  I cannot stand to see an animal in distress, so thank you for saving the little fella' great job!