One frigid winter day, a woman discovered a frozen bird in her yard while outside with her Yorkie. As she approached to see what was wrong, the concerned woman discouraged her curious dog, Lily, from getting too close to the ailing bird.
Admittedly not knowing what to do but afraid for the bird’s life, the woman first covered it with a blanket. Next, she used her blow dryer to provide much-needed warmth. At first, the bird continued to appear lifeless. Slowly, however, it began to shiver and regain its mobility.
With the help of the blow dryer’s heat, the bird was soon able to flap its wings and walk. Eventually, it sprang fully back to life and flew away as its rescuer cheered excitedly.
While this heroic woman successfully saved the bird, it’s important to remember that life-saving measures are best left to trained experts — it’s far too easy to harm fragile animals, even when you’re trying to help. Wildlife rehabilitation services are state-regulated and can usually be found via a simple Google search.
If you find injured wildlife, research non-profit and government organizations in your area that are capable of assisting the animal. For example, a search for help in New York leads to the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) website, which provides comprehensive information about how to report or assist injured wildlife in that region.
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Unfortunately it’s not true here in Florida. We’ve call the state twice for wildlife that were not even injured, just in the wrong place and the answer was the same ” kill it “. Relocating it further from habitation or traffic is against the law!…
Beautiful bit of work … place in heaven reserved for this young lass … and even better, you know she will influence those around her to continue a positive cycle of empathy and respect for all life … good job all 🙂
Thank God she came along when she did. We need more people like her!!
what a loving, caring woman. to take the time to warm the bird up until it was strong enough to fly away.
If there were ONLY more humane people in this world like this woman we would be living in a beautiful world. Unfortunately there are NOT!
Beautiful — good work — take him off the ice, off the snow — either place him in sun while blow-drying OR bringing him indoors while blow-drying — also, ensure that blow-dryer NOT TOO HOT — either way, it ended beautifully — job well done! — seems as if a miracle transpired … don’t you think?
Beautiful — good work — take him off the ice, off the snow — either place him in sun while blow-drying OR bringing him indoors while blow-drying — either way, it ended beautifully — job well done! — seems as if a miracle transpired … don’t you think?
To slow to the Rescue 🙁 and drying it on the snow, instead of the towel!?. Glad it survived.
i am glad she acted quickly; waiting for a professional might have taken too long.god bless her.
Yay!!! Everyday hero’s!!
We need more people like this in our world!! What an amazingly kind thing to do!! May God bless u FOREVER
Such a kind soul! If only we all cared……….
Well done you’re a champion.
Wow! So happy for that young lady. Thank you for doing something to help the little bird. Amazing. Hope the bird will be okay. You are a blessing to him/her.
Thank God that this woman was there abd rescued that little bird otherwise ut probably would’ve died. She is a true heroine.
Lovely to see this starling being rescued like that. Btw, I loved the song that played throughout the video – who is the singer and what is the name of the song?
It is Jackie Evancho – Safe and Sound 😉
Crystal Kelley, thank you for that information. Much appreciated.
that was such a nice video, thank you! i will remember the hair dryer trick just in case!
Thank you for saving the little bird”s life. One person can make a big difference!
I’ve heard so many stories of people not helping wildlife..and the main heartbreaking reason? They didn’t want to *pay* for care at a hospital for a *wild animal*. I try to tell everyone that there is NO charge when you bring in any type of wildlife to a hospital. I’ve lost count of how many injured turtles, birds, squirrels, etc that I’ve brought to hospitals. Once stabilized they are usually transferred to a licensed rehab facility. No charge to the person bringing them in for care. May God bless that wonderful woman for not just walking away.
Inspirational video, heart warming. This gal represents all that is right and good in the world. My prayer is more and more people will follow this gal’s example of how to value life.
That woman did what she thought was best for the poor, little, frozen bird!! She could have done nothing but chose to try and help it!! Good for her and the little bird!!!!
Job well done saved a life.
May this young lady bird rescuer be blessed a thousand fold for her caring heart.