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Loki Update!

August 15, 2006

Wild Heart Ranch is happy to report that in only six days time, Loki has gone from being a weak new born baby bird, to a rambunctious and determined little creature. He is proudly showing off his strength by venturing outside of his box and flapping his wings constantly. We believe it is only a matter of time before Loki starts to fly; soon he will have out grown his home in Jo Anne’s desk drawer!

Shortly he will be able to fly away and be the bird he was meant to be before whatever fateful accident brought him our way!

 

On the afternoon of July 6, 2006, in the Delta B.C. office, Jo Anne Battad was enjoying a sunny day outside, when she noticed something little and dark moving out of the corner of her eye. Upon taking a closer look, Jo Anne realized that she had stumbled across a baby bird that had fallen out of its nest!

Being the kind person that she is, Jo Anne immediately brought the baby bird inside and gave it a home. Once the bird had settled into its new found home, another employee, Jeremy Green, suggested that the baby bird would need some food in order to maintain its strength. So with only a fork in hand, Jeremy went outside to see what he could find for food. Looking back on the experience, he reflects, “I went from being the ‘computer graphics guy’ to the ‘guy who uses a fork to dig for worms for a baby bird.’ (Laughs) I searched and searched and eventually, I found a little centipede. Jeremy called the local SPCA and was instructed on basic care for the bird.

Tired and hurt from the fall, the baby bird eventually managed to eat the centipede I fed him. Jo Anne took him home and has been so good with the little bird’s expedient recovery. Give the little bird credit, he is definitely a survivor and I am amazed how he is growing in strength everyday.”

Just five days later, the baby bird now named “Loki”, has survived and more importantly, has been recovering exceptionally well. His care-taker Jo Anne, explains that, “He has been eating and sleeping a lot, and as a result has become stronger and grown more feathers.” All around the office there has been speculation as to what type of bird Loki is and after doing some research it looks like he might be a Robin. However, a mutual feeling is shared here at Wild Heart Ranch which is best explained by Jo Anne who states, “Whatever kind of bird he turns out to be, it doesn’t matter to any of us. He has already given us so much joy and we are all grateful for having him here.”

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