Christmas Story: 'Rockefeller,' Tiny Bird Travels 3 Days W Rockefeller Ctr Xmas Tree To NYC [View all]
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."...
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*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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