Re: OT Benny the Grosbeck survives

Laurel Reddick wrote:
> This morning I heard a huge thump against the patio doors.  A lovely
> male evening grosbeck had flown into the window.  He was lying on his
> back gasping.  I quickly put a towel in the dryer to warm it up.  It
> was pouring rain.  I gently put the bird into the warm towel and
> placed him on a high giant flower pot out of the rain.  He continued
> to gasp and his eyes looked very glassy.  But no broken floppy neck or
> broken wing.
> 
> I went to the barn and did the horse chores, and the grosbeck remained
> very distressed but his gasping had lessened just to rapid
> respirations.  I was due to shower, and get gussied up for my annual
> girls out Christmas lunch.  But being farm gal, I decided to forego
> the hair wa****ng and shower and decided to tend to the grosbeck whom I
> by now had named Benny. 

I love it when a gal has her priorities in order!

> I mixed up some powered electrolytes that I
> have on hand for Al, the ancient dog.  I went out and with a syringe
> offered Benny some electrolytes.  He seemed very interested in
> drinking and had a few sips.  His eyes darkened and seemed less
> glassy.  I left for my girls luncheon, phoned home and hubby said
> Benny had rallied round and had flown off.  A happy ending for Benny.
> I'll watch for him at the feeder tomorrow morning and see if he waves
> a wing at me <g>.  Here is a photo of what Benny looks like.
> http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1004922216010619974lvGMJLNGlz
> Laurel

Kudos on you, Laurel.  I hope Benny brings joy to your feeder all winter.

jc