[at-l] OT - Hummingbird in the house - Strange (but neat) experience

[jbryankramer at msn.com (J Bryan Kramer)]

We get a Carolina Wren in the house every month or two, it takes awhile to
chase them out especially if the cat wants to help.

I got a really good look at our resident Piliated Woodpecker yesterday while
sitting here at the computer. That is one big impressive bird. It was on a
tree, not 20 feet from the window and not especially shy either.

Bryan

 Lex et Libertas -- Semper Vigilo, Paratus, et Fidelis!

> We keep the kitchen door open if there aren't too many bugs. This
> lets the
> dogs wander in and out at will. This evening a female hummingbird flew in
> and then tried to exit via the window which wasn't open. I tried to steer
> her out with the feather duster but she went into panic,
> squeaking like mad
> and batting against the ceiling. Finally I got a clear plastic container
> and trapped her against the ceiling then slipped the cover
> between her and
> the ceiling. I took it outside and fully expected her to go like the bat
> out of hell as soon as I took the cover off. Instead she
> hesitated, hopped
> onto my thumb, then she touched my knuckle with her beak before
> flying off.
> It was as if she was saying "thank you". We're going to keep the door
> closed from now on.
>