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appalachiablue

(41,047 posts)
Thu Nov 19, 2020, 03:12 AM Nov 2020

Christmas Story: 'Rockefeller,' Tiny Bird Travels 3 Days W Rockefeller Ctr Xmas Tree To NYC

BBC News, Nov. 18, 2020.

It's been a big few days for a tiny bird. A saw-whet owl is recovering at a wildlife refuge in New York state after it was discovered clinging to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. The bird was found by workers helping to transport the spruce 170 miles from Oneonta, New York, to New York City.

"It's just a story out of a movie," said Ravensbeard Wildlife Center director Ellen Kalish, who is caring for the owl.

After the feathered stowaway - now named Rockefeller - was dropped off with Ms Kalish and taken to the wildlife centre, her team began giving him fluids and "all the mice he will eat". Rockefeller had not had anything to eat or drink during his three-day road trip. "It's amazing he didn't get crushed," Ms Kalish said.

Rockefeller was taken to the vet on Wednesday night for a check-up and some X-rays, but Ms Kalish said he appears to be in great condition considering his adventurous week. "So far, he's pensive and cautious. Very alert, bright-eyed," she said. "And the cuteness factor is just off the charts."...

Read More, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54996314

*Also, '2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree,' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54987204









- Rockefeller Center’s famous Christmas tree 'on brand for 2020,' BBC News. *SEE Link above.

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Christmas Story: 'Rockefeller,' Tiny Bird Travels 3 Days W Rockefeller Ctr Xmas Tree To NYC (Original Post) appalachiablue Nov 2020 OP
Good news! "the cuteness factor is just off the charts." Rhiannon12866 Nov 2020 #1
Adorable little guy, rested and ready for the season! Ho, ho, ho appalachiablue Nov 2020 #2
Exactly! Impressive tree once they untied it, just needs some tinsel and lights now! Rhiannon12866 Nov 2020 #3
Yes indeed, fixed up & in the holiday spirit soon. appalachiablue Nov 2020 #4
Poor little thing. They chopped down his beautiful home. Now he lives in a cage. SunSeeker Nov 2020 #5
The owl will be released when all's ok. From the article: appalachiablue Nov 2020 #6
But his majestic tree home will be gone, even if he finds his way back to Oneonta. SunSeeker Nov 2020 #7
Exactly. We really are foul beasts. Vdizzle Nov 2020 #8
Lol. Hortensis Nov 2020 #13
I know! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #11
I see a xxqqqzme Nov 2020 #9
Yes indeed, a wonderful Xmas story for kids especially. appalachiablue Nov 2020 #10
Pixar material samnsara Nov 2020 #12

appalachiablue

(41,047 posts)
2. Adorable little guy, rested and ready for the season! Ho, ho, ho
Thu Nov 19, 2020, 03:26 AM
Nov 2020

The sparse 2020 Rockefeller Ctr tree needs good decorating and TLC. See link above..


appalachiablue

(41,047 posts)
6. The owl will be released when all's ok. From the article:
Thu Nov 19, 2020, 04:25 AM
Nov 2020

> 'Once Rockefeller has a clean bill of health, Ms Kalish and the Ravensbeard team will release him back into the wild. "Our goal is to release any bird that can be released," she said...'more...

SunSeeker

(51,367 posts)
7. But his majestic tree home will be gone, even if he finds his way back to Oneonta.
Thu Nov 19, 2020, 04:40 AM
Nov 2020

Owls are very territorial. That's why logging decimated northern spotted owls in CA, OR and WA.

I'm glad that he survived this ordeal. Hopefully he'll survive trying to find a new home.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
13. Lol.
Thu Nov 19, 2020, 06:27 PM
Nov 2020

He IS adorable for a little predator eating all the live mice those foul beasts will give him.

SheltieLover

(57,073 posts)
11. I know!
Thu Nov 19, 2020, 05:46 AM
Nov 2020

Poor bird sitting among twigs from his home looking at the camera as if to say, "this is all that's left of my home?"

Why do humans think this is ok to do?

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