Ever since Mike Cardenaz of Grovetown, Georgia, nursed an injured hummingbird back to health four years ago, the bird has returned each year to say “hello” to his rescuer.
Cardenaz’s flowers attract birds to his porch, and this is where he discovered the poor hummingbird in need of help.
“Several of his feathers in his wings were broken off, and he couldn’t take flight,” Cardenaz said in a news interview.
He provided the bird, whom he named Buzz, with a safe place to recover, and fed him an electrolyte solution and sugar.
Over the eight weeks Buzz spent at Cardenaz’s home, he became part of the family. Once the hummingbird had molted and grown new wings, he was ready to take off again.
Hummingbirds migrate to South America every year, but Buzz hasn’t forgotten about Cardenaz’s kind deed. When it’s time to return north, the bird heads to his former caretaker’s backyard and greets him by landing on his hand.
Watch this video to witness their unique bond firsthand!
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Beautiful but not surprising. We see so many videos of dolphins, whales etc tangled in nets being freed, and then showing unmistakable signs of gratitude to their rescuers. Thank you to this kind man who cared for the injured hummer and long may he enjoy his yearly visits.
Amazing story!
I LOVE THIS! Thanks for taking care of this beautiful creature and nursing him back to health. A friend for life!
Truly amazing but not really surprising. There was another case in Whittier California in the last few years, and this man’s dog also was in on the rescue and befriended the hummingbird. It’s so glaringly obvious that non-humans are not things, they’re extremely sensitive, loyal beings, extremely smart in their individual ways. For people to betray and abuse/kill them for whatever “wants” people have, is truly a sin of the worst order. That turns people into THINGS…and other people into misanthropes.
What a wonderful outcome yet many don‘t believe that any animal have feelings. This is proof that they do and gratitude is one of them. Mr. Cardenaz is a caring and compassionate human being and I am so happy that the hummingbird found his way to hiim.
I love that you are so caring! Thank you for your kindness!!
I’m proud to see someone who will take the time to help animals. They are very rare and I’m proud to see them.
Wonderful. All creatures know and love, feel fear, joy, sadness, grief, gratitude, friendship.
This is a beautiful story. Bless them both.
Such a sweet story of a very kind man & his adorable little friend, the Hummingbird. Thank you Sir for saving him & thank you to who shared this I love it. ❤️❤️❤️
You are a REAL MAN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HUGE HEART IN RESCUING ALL THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS BY GOD.
What a lovely man and what a heartwarming story.
A really wonderful story, written by life and a concious man, who loves animals and cares for them. Great! Thank you!
What nice people there are in this world.
What nice people there are in this world.
GUYS, IT GOES TO SHOW ONE THAT NO MATTER WHAT SIZE OR SHAPE AN ANIMAL IS, HE WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR KINDNESS!!!!
Great Story!
Awesome just so proud this man helped this bird and how Buzz visits him each year to thank him.