The saved hummingbird

This is a picture of the hummingbird I saved after it flew into the window and and was laying unconscious in the snow. Now it sits in the window box (with fake flowers) outside my studio. He usually likes to sit in the rhody, but we've had so much snow that he's afraid he'll be crushed if it falls.

A Magical Moment

It is snowing and the world outside is beautiful! Yesterday I heard a bird-thump on the window glass, and when I looked outside, there was a hummingbird laying in the snow. Right away, I went outside and picked it up.... it rested in my hand for just a moment, then flew away to a nearby branch. After a few moments, it shook itself off and flew away in search of food. I never imagined I would have an opportunity to actually hold one of these magical creatures, what a wonderful reward for all of the care I take in keeping their feeders filled (and thawing them on frosty mornings).