The Baby Bird...

Last night we were in Midway at Noni and Pap's house and a baby bird had fallen into one of the window wells.  The kids were fascinated and watched this little bird for a long time.  We went outside and tried to find a nest.  We couldn't see one, but there were several robins flying around the front yard.  We decided to get the bird out of the window well and see if it would know what to do.  Tyler got it out and set it in the grass.  About 5 minutes later a bigger bird flew down into the grass about four feet away from the baby.  After a couple of minutes we all went into the house and watched through the windows, trying to let nature take it's course.  For the next ten minutes the "dad" bird hopped around the baby, but never got closer than three feet.  Then, an amazing thing happened... the "dad" got a worm and put it in the baby's mouth.  Hooray!  It continued to do this until we left.  We were all so happy!

Well, this morning my parents went outside to check on the baby bird and as they approached they saw the "dad" circling the baby and flying toward any magpie that came close to it.  As my parents got a little closer... boom... the "dad" nudged the baby bird and they both flew off together.  My mom called to tell us and we were all so excited.  Amazing !  

HERO!