We took the little bird in and put it in a box, thinking that more restful, for her, than balancing on an angled roof.
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She clutched a finger tightly, so we knew she was strong--
and we put her in the backyard maple tree. She sat there all day, and later, flew away, with a squawk at us!
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Her sleek Mama, and brighter colored Daddy.
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There were at least two offspring, learning to eat from the feeder and presumably, to fly a little better!