For the Birds

Ok, so it was really just for one bird.
This morning my friend Kate and I were enjoying a cup of coffee when we heard fluttering in the fireplace. I didn't see anything, so we went about our business (more on that later).
This afternoon I noticed that there was still fluttering, so I took action! This time when I looked, I could see a little dove sitting on the edge of the flue. After a little careful preparation of mittens and spread out towels, I went in! It only took a few attempts to snag the poor thing (every time it would flap its wings and stir up a cloud of soot in my face)... I know it's not a great photo, but I was shaky and nervous to hold that little bird in my hand- and it was pretty terrified too. When I took it in the back yard and opened my hand, it just sat there for a minute (in shock I think) before it flew off.
Good deed for the day? Done! Check!

{Kandice}