Remember that little baby bird I saved last year? Well I actually released it two months ago and I have not seen it since.........until last week! Can you believe this. I went outside to sit in the sun and dry my hair and I started calling it's name [lucky] like I did every other day since I let him go. And out of a tree flew down a bird....and sat on my lap! I kid you not. It was "Lucky", my baby bird! I screamed to my husband to get the camera...and here are the shots he took. After about half an hour he/she flew away again. I have to say this is one of the most amazing experiences I have had. I felt like crying with happiness . He survived!
Oh what a sweet happening!!
ReplyDeleteHe returned to his rescuer!! Thanks for sharing the story and pics.
Not only did he survive, he remembers you! It makes me want to cry, too! That is just so awesome.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tamerie
oh this brought a tear to my eye... what a lovely story. Now you're going to have a life long visitor! xo
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That's wonderful! It is a tough old world out there, you obviously taught him well, how sweet!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh I feel like crying myself, that is just the most beautiful thing.
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Isn't that something?! I tried to rescue two baby morning doves who's mother had been killed by our cat when I was about 20. They only lived for ten days or so. It's amazing that you not only saved him but now he comes back for visits. Wow!
ReplyDelete☺ Celeste
Dear Simone...that is totally awesome..& to actually fly down & sit on your lap like that..
ReplyDeleteIT KNEW YOU HAD SAVED him/her..
I used to feed a family of magpies on my balcony...I would call out across the road in some silly voice & they would ALL come up to me straight away....I felt the same...I LOVED them & their beautiful singing ...
AND feeding out of my hand..peeping in through the windows to see what was going on..
(sadly I had to stop feeding them as they were doing far too much poop which was staining my balcony railing etc)...
xx andrea
Oh, Simone, what a beautiful story, and I believe it, of course. Birds have this thing called 'imprinting', they recognize as mother the first animal/human face they see. I don't know well your story with that pidgeon, but I supposse that was the explaination. Konrad Lorenz, novel prize in animal psicology, wrote about this genetic print in birds. He was 'the father' of a lot of geese and ganders, that returned his home every year for a long time.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can understand my really forgotten english.
You have a nice blog. I usually visit you, but this is the first time I comment.
Lots of regards.
Mónica
It's like Lucky came to say "I haven't forgotten what you did for me!"
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! I can just hear him/her cooing with gratitude!
Thanks for sharing such a heartwarming story!
Blessings!
That is just so beautiful, I would have cried too!
ReplyDeletealicia
gosh, how brilliant. I would have cried for sure!
ReplyDeleteAw that is so cute Simone! Your love and kindness obviously still keeps Lucky alive.
ReplyDeleteOh Simone!! That is one of the loveliest things I have seen in a long time. OK it made me cry!! How gorgeous:) ~Tina xx
ReplyDeleteOh that is so so sweet! I got all goose-bumpy when I read your post :) It's so amazing that lucky remembered you and actually landed on your lap! So beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is awesome!
ReplyDeletewhat happened is marvellous!!!and he recognize you!!!l am sure!!!!!!!he came to tell you that he ...is fine and that will never forget you!!!what a lovely moment!!!!!!!!!!lots of kisses simonne!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I feel like crying too..that is the sweetest thing I have ever heard!!! Isn't it so nice to know that he is alive and living close by...oh Simone...you are the SWEETEST!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSimone ~ that is amazing!!!! How LUCKY he was to find you all!
ReplyDeleteOh that is wonderful news! x
ReplyDeleteHow amazing! What a heartwarming story that shows all living creatures are connected, regardless of our species :)
ReplyDeletethats so beautiful! i hope she visits you again but if not what a great gift/memory she has given you x
ReplyDeleteawe that is the most precious thing.
ReplyDeletehow amazing is that?
That's so lovely that Lucky actually came back, and sat on your knee!
ReplyDeleteNow that is cool!
ReplyDeleteJane (artfully graced)
Oh my goodness...that is soooo sweet it is making me cry....Congratulations..you should be proud of your 'Lucky' bird!
ReplyDeleteKiss Noises Linda
What a great story! That brings a tear to my eye, as well!
ReplyDeleteThat is something else!!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! i would have screamed for a camera too! didn't you just feel so amazed at the connection? wow. the only thing that comes close to me for that is a chipmunk that lives around my house that i recently saw with a bloody nose. i was sitting on my front step and he came around the corner, ran away after seeing me then when i called him he came within inches of me, just looking at me with this hurt little nose. then listened to my consoling tone for a while then ran off again. i swear, the animals, they know things :)
ReplyDeletei know i'm pregnant and my hormones are crazy, but that just made me tear up too. i love it! such a happy reunion.
ReplyDeleteTears over here too as I was reading, You couldn't make up a story like this..
ReplyDeleteGood Birdie!
ReplyDeletereally!! wow, what a great moment. amazing
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What a wonderful story! Amazing he came back to sit with you for awhile. He looked quite comfortable on your lap.
ReplyDeletethat's so awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI saved a dove once. I named her Soap. She was an adult, though. I found some boys kicking her, and scooped her up gave them a tongue lashing they would never forget and then took her home. She was mostly just stunned... after three days or so she was ready to go. It was rewarding watching her fly up into the tree in my backyard :)
Oh my gosh! I'm all teary here...I have tried so many times to "save" wounded birds...to no avail.
ReplyDeleteThis is just awesome!!!!
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Oh that's the most heartwarming story Simone. So happy to hear that your little winged friend returned to say hello!
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS TOTALLY GORGEOUS! Doctor Doolittle x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story and such a precious moment!! It's brilliant!! :)
ReplyDeleteNow that's really, really lovely. I'm glad he remembers you.
ReplyDeleteoh Simone how lovely, could you believe how a wild bird would come back. I wanted to cry when I saw your pictures. I bet he/she will come back regularly now he knows you.
ReplyDeleteI just dropped by via another blog on my travels and read that wonderful story about the bird - I feel a lump in my throat at the idea that the little creature came back to say hello and thank you. Wow. I'll pop back to see you again!
ReplyDeleteSimone.. this is so sweet
ReplyDeleteI can understand feeling teary... I am reading this... you are blessed my friend.. and so is Lucky.. xxx Julie
wow. that is so beautiful...
ReplyDeleteOh wow - how exciting, I would have been all teary too
ReplyDeleteAlison
Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!!! I love a happy ending :-)
ReplyDeleteHeartwarming ! I envy you for this particular wonderful experience.
ReplyDeleteThats amazing... how rewarding to know that you had such a positive impact on that little piece of nature!
ReplyDelete:) Flick
That's a wonderful end to your story Simone. Wow you must have been surprised to have Lucky come back to visit you and happy to know that he/she survived. Very sweet.:)
ReplyDeleteAwww, Lucky is SO cute!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I got the chills. That's beautiful. Lucky remembers you. That's awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh Simone!! Your post brought tears to my eyes!!!! What a gift that bird gave to you!! That is one of the sweetest stories I've ever heard. Thanks so much for sharing the pics with us. You made my morning!! :)
ReplyDelete~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
That is truly amazing! You must have a gift with the wildlife. A mourning dove, isn't it? One of my favorite birds. They walk about a little gawky-like, but seem to have an elegance to them I just adore. Yes, I remember this event. What a remarkable think to happen.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
How cool is that. but I think I would have jumped out of my chair if a bird landed on me. :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe he'll come back again!
Melinda
I would have cried for sure -beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing story ,so happy He/She made it too!xx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!! I used to daydream about befriending birds like that, when I was a little girl. You know, like Cinderella. You're a real life Cinderella! :)
ReplyDelete....or Snow White!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCamilla Fabbri
Oh my, this sounds like a fairytale! Could be the first page of a whole new fairy. You keep enjoying this special moment. xx
ReplyDeletethats so incredible and inspiring. I cant believe it remembered you
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!...I can't believe it...what a beautiful experience!! it seems like tooken out of a movie but its really amazinf that such miracles can actually happens!...how big and and cute is Lucky all grown up!
ReplyDeleteHi Simone
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and great to find one I like in our corner of the world.
Beautiful bird story - thank you.
I started my blog two weeks ago so not much to see yet but hope you will call sometime soon.
Later today I will read your older posts and get more of a feel for it all!
How fabulous - a real life happy ending! Leigh
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that is so cool!
ReplyDeletethat is so unbelievably awesome...brought tears to my eyes...had to call in husband and read all 3 blog posts on the subject...
ReplyDeletetruly remarkable and speaks to my inner animal saver too...
What a heartwarming story! I can only imagine how you felt. How awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story - the perfect ending to what could have been a tragedy! I wonder if he will stay around from now on. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteThis whole story is just beautiful,as an animal lover myself it has left me with very warm heart after an appallingly average day. Thank you,I hope your baby stays near.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what an amazing story Simone!! I'd forgotten about your little bird. How gorgeous that he remembered his mummy who nursed him back to good health x
ReplyDeleteSimone -
ReplyDeletethis is such a fantastic story. My best girl MF&MB showed the each story yesterday and by the end I felt like I'd just watched the happy movie of the year. thanks so much for this.
That is so beautiful.I feed the lorikeets that come to my place.They come everyday and if I have my back door open they come in and actually call out to me.They have even brought their babies with them.When friends are over they can't believe their eyes.I think animals can sence kindness.What a wonderful world we live in.Take care.Joanne
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story! It totally warms my heart and the photos are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Simone thats amazing I remember you blogging about the little bird when you first took him in I bet you couldnt believe it!! That is such a lovley moment so glad your husband was home to have that memory in a photo for you!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is truly amazing! A wonderful outcome to a lovely story! Brilliant the bird returned.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful moment! Your good efforts and kind heart was rewarded! Such a sweet thing for you, so pleased! xxx
ReplyDeleteI tried to save a bird last week :( My efforts ,unfortunately, weren't rewarded. He didn't make it. 'Lucky' is super cute! I love that he remembered you! btw, I would love for you to stop by and join in my giveaway.
ReplyDeleteO ... what a lovely experience for you Simone! I got a little emotional reading your story ... and it's proof that birds do remember!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving your blog as always...
Min
What a truly amazing story! And how wonderful that he's not forgotten you and all that you did for him!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
If only there could be more people like you Simone, the world would be a better place. I love the story and sequell! Being an animal lover myself, you are a girl after my heart!!! Happy New Year to You and your pigeon..Lucky! A cheer to Lucky and to you!!! incredible blog...I will follow!
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Brenda's Blog...www.lifeintheworldofbrenda@blogspot.com