Antonello - Last week a young blackbird, that we named Antonello, fell near my house from the tree where his nest was. We took him home and my wife fed him at regular intervals: they became like mother and son; every time she passed by him he called her. Once perfectly restored we called the manager of the local Bird Protection League (LIPU) who told us that we absolutely had to put him back near the tree because his parents would have come to get him and so it was. The mother came from the sky, fed him and then they walked together slowly towards a garden.
I would have liked to keep him but the LIPU manager advised against it for the sake of the blackbird itself.
Meteo alert - A meteo alert has been issued in this corner of Italy due to the heat wave that is affecting the whole Country. Humidity and very high temperatures are affecting the normal daily activities. Running, even in the early hours of the morning, is really difficult.
This week I ran on Monday for 10.7 km then I had to take 4 days off due to the heat and I tried again on Saturday but after 2.5 km I had to stop myself. Finally yesterday, Sunday, I went out at 08:00 p.m.: I ran 10 km but after 7km I took a break at a fountain to freshen up and drink. I arrived home soaked wet with sweat dripping from every part of my body.
Until this weather alert ends, I'll live in the moment without doing any training/racing programs.
How is weather in your part of world?
How sweet! I am surprised the mother bird accepted him after he had interaction with humans. Glad it worked out!
ReplyDeleteI didn't believe too but the LIPU boss was sure. And now the baby blackbird is free!
DeleteWonderful about the baby blackbird! I didn't know either that the parents take the young birds back.
ReplyDeleteI read about the heat wave in southern Europe. It's terrible - I wonder how we will deal with this climate change in future.
I also didn't believe but his parents were always outside my window so I trusted the LIPU boss words.
DeleteFor today and tomorrow another meteo alert: hotter than the past days.
How kind of you to care for the bird! Last weekend at our lake house, we saw a mama deer stealthly walking through our backyard. She hopped the fence into the yard next door and her little fawn excitedly ran out to greet her! She nursed him and then she left again. So interesting.
ReplyDeleteWe are having very comfortable temperatures but the rest of the country is roasting! It's pretty scary, isn't it?
What a beautiful story! As you know I love animals.
DeleteYes, it is. Here the heat is terrible! However I go to the beach every morning to enjoy the fresh sea water.
Qui si sta benissimo. 25 gradi al pomeriggio e 15 la notte. Proprio temperature umane...
ReplyDeleteBello Antonello. La Lipu ha ragione: vanno lasciati ai genitori, che non sono mai tanto lontani, anche se a noi non sembra.
Qui capita con le lepri, la gente le piglia e le porta ai bioparchi pensando di far bene, in realtà le sottraggono ai genitori.
Pensa che una coppia di miei amici è tornata per un paio di mesi in Italia dall'Australia perché là fa freddo!!!
DeleteIo ho raccolto il piccolino perché il nido, impossibile da raggiungere, era su un albero accanto ad una strada molto trafficata da automobili.
Such a warm story. You rescued the bird and released back to nature
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm happy because he survived.
DeleteI loved that you named your rescue bird Antonello... what a cutie. I am so glad that he was able to recover. Also, the heat seems to be everywhere right now. It's even hard to walk in the very early morning hours here in Phoenix.
ReplyDeleteForecasts say that here, today and tomorrow, are the hottest days of the season but I see that in Phoenix the situation is similar.
DeleteTomorrow I will try to run at 06:00 a.m. but taking it easy, very easy!
Humidex in the high 30s here as well so a lot hotter than we are accustomed to. Stay cool and hydrated over there.
ReplyDeleteHeat and humidity are "killing" us. Of course I stay cool and hydrated but tomorrow in early morning I'll try to run.
DeleteUy que bien que el pajarito se encuentra con su madre. Cuidarte mucho del calor. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteOf course I will take care of myself and ... my cats.
DeleteAll the best. Have a good evening.
How kind of you both to look after the little bird, it would have surely died had you not done so.
ReplyDeleteHeard about the heat all over Europe, and my goodness it much be hot. You all stay cool and don't over do it in the heat.
Here it was 14.1 deg C today with a cold breeze, but then it is winter.
We are in the middle of the heat wave, forecasts say that today and tomorrow are the hottest days of the season. Now 34° C and 80% humidity. We are going to the beach every morning to enjoy the fresh water of the sea.
DeleteWarm congratulations on doing the right thing for the blackbird, having cared for it so well. Both you and your wife deserve our appreciation. These terrible weather events are worldwide in one form or another. Here in Canada out-of-control forest fires have become a permanent part of the landscape. Yet still people deny climate change!
ReplyDeleteThank you. As you know we both love animals so we try to do the best we can for them.
DeleteI have read about the fires in Canada. I'm very sorry.
What a wonderful bird rescue story with a great ending. A story you'll never forget. The weather here is not bad, no high temps but lots of rain off and on. Stay cool and safe in the hear.
ReplyDeleteWe were lucky to find him just in time.
DeleteI can't wait for a bit of rain. Running under the rain in these days is my impossible dream!
What a cute baby bird! That is good to know it is doing well and back with its Mom.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I saw on the news about the heat in your part of the world! It seems to be an annual thing the past few years but this year seems worse.
Today is going to be a good day weather-wise so I will get out and enjoy it because from the sounds of it, it is only going to get hotter as each day passes.
Indeed I don't remember a hot summer like this.
DeleteEnjoy the days before the heat.
Have a good week.
God bless your kind hearts!
ReplyDeleteWe've been having wet weather over here in my corner of the world.
Stay cool, Stefano!
Thank you.
DeleteDoes wet mean rain? I cannot wait for a bit of rain here!
Yes. It rained this morning too.
DeleteHappy Sunday!
BLK Night To The Rescue Once Again - Well Done My Brother
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thank you, it's a pleasure for me to help the animals.
DeleteAwh, that sweet little baby bird! I'm so glad there are people like you *and your wife) who are willing to take the time and energy to care for such animals! Glad your story had a happy ending ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words. I like to take care of the animals.
DeleteOhhh, such a cute bird. It must´ve been hard to do the best!
ReplyDeleteMy FIL once had to keep such a wee one as the mother was dead.
He could say his name, copy the clock and say when he wanted some snacks - he said it in FILs voice, too (the wee one died before I came into the family, so I never got to hear it)
Weee. 16C here only... You would love it.
I know they are intelligent birds.
DeleteWhat a pity you didn't have the chance to know him.
16C? I am envious!
Ahhh, what a sweet little bird and how nice of your wife to take care of him. Glad to hear he reunited so easily with his mother.
ReplyDeleteI hope your heat wave ends quickly so you can get back to more comfortable conditions again.
I didn't know that the return would have been so easy. I was worried for him.
DeleteI hope too but ... the heat wave is again here.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe baby bird is so cute! I am glad it was returned to it's mama.
The heat waves sounds awful, not good weather for your running.
Take care, stay safe. Have a great week ahead.
The heat wave is again over us.
DeleteAnd you are right not good weather for my running: tomorrow I will skip my workout.
Have a good week.