Lost hummingbird gets lift from St. Paul to Texas

[Judi Lynn]

Lost hummingbird gets lift from St. Paul to Texas
| November 24, 2014 | Updated: November 24, 2014 5:04pm



ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A hummingbird has finally made its way south for the winter after accidentally ending up in Minnesota.

The rufous hummingbird was released Sunday in Texas after being flown there on a private jet supplied by an anonymous donor, according to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.

"We are delighted that the rufous hummingbird is free in the wild and able to decide when and where he goes on life's journey," said Phil Jenni, executive director of the Roseville wildlife center.

The bird was brought to the center earlier this month after it ended up at the feeder of a St. Paul homeowner. The woman rescued the hummingbird after she realized it wasn't likely to survive the unseasonably cold weather at the time.

Experts believe the same system that brought the wintry weather blew the rust-colored bird off its migratory course, the Star Tribune (http://strib.mn/1FkKfFH ) reported.

More:
http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Lost-hummingbird-gets-lift-from-St-Paul-to-Texas-5914842.php

[TexasTowelie]

1. I bet that a few other people in Minnesota could have hopped on that jet too.

Here is hoping that the hummingbird didn't get caught by a cat since he made it to Texas.

[Skittles]

2. how did she catch a hummingbird!

awesome gal

[sarge43]

3. Cold and starving, thus weakened. May not been able to fly.

Blessings for the lady and the good soul who made the plane available.

[Skittles]

4. awwwww

awesome folk

an ex and I spent a few minutes frantically chasing a hummingbird who flew into a hot six car garage on a Texas farm in July, using rakes, to get the little chap out - for such formidable critters they're quite delicate

[sarge43]

6. Held one once. Nothing but jewel colors and attitude nt

[Odin2005]

5. This just made my day!