This was yesterday’s exciting event. We rescued a baby bird that had fallen out of its nest in the tractor shed.

The top shelf in the tractor shed holds a disused bagger that was supposed to collect grass clippings when attached to the mower. It didn’t work very well, so Arlin gave it an early retirement several years ago. The setting looks precarious, but apparently it’s sturdy enough that birds have nested there twice this year so far.

Yesterday Gus discovered this baby bird hidden behind some boards at the back of the shed. Arlin held Gus at bay while I put the bird back in the tube that holds the nest. I didn’t dare shove it in very far, so I hope it made its own way to safety.