Natural Learning is Always Happening If We Allow

Dax has always had natural attraction to birds. Countless now that he has been a part of rescuing. But each one special and unique.

Another experience began last night. As I was taking them to see their dad we were walking up the steps of the apartment building and found a lame young bird.  Instantly I knew it was for Dax and I stepped aside and worked with Dax to investigate what we could do. The young bird had what looked like thick glue covering the left side of his body and his wing was gummed up. It wasn't until later that I noticed his beak had also been glued shut.

This was appalling but I kept my opinion to myself and went into triage to save the bird. Having Dax assist.

We began cleaning his wings and were able to get his beak unstuck so he could drink. 

He survived over night and was chirping this morning. We called Audobon at 9am and needed to verify that he was a native. He in fact was a Junco Sparrow - native to the PNW.

Unfortunately the little guy did not survive. The glue was a poison, this is from traps that many apartment complexes set out because birds will nest in rafter and beams and tenants complain.

I am saddened by this. My son and his dad are angry by this. Whatever the emotion, this is needless suffering of life and another example of the lack of connection humans have with their surroundings and nature. 

I am grateful that Dax is aware of life forms of all types and respects and honors without the need to kill because it might poop on a car.

I take a breath and a moment and we say a prayer as we rest this precious life form back to Mother Earth.