Before the sun came up the fields were filled with sparrows. I noticed one fluttering in the weeds. As I approached I realized he was stuck and hanging by his tail. I gently removed him from the burrs he was tangled in. The bird seemed plump and healthy. The feathers were clean but were so covered with burrs he couldn't get free. I cleaned them all off and released him. I have never seen a bird caught in burrs before? I had to really fight the urge to give him a kiss before he flew off. What a moment and the start of an amazing eleven sparrow species day!
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