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Trapped in the Garage

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This bird flew into my garage and took three hours before finding its way out! I was thankful it was unharmed even after flying into the walls and ceiling a few times.

34 responses to “Trapped in the Garage”

  1. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    I think it’s a swallow. The kind that build mud nests on a porch or under the eves of buildings. Maybe she has a nest somewhere nearby. I’m glad she found her way out.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you-I was wondering what kind of bird it was. We have had birds try to build nests in our former home’s garage, so maybe she was looking around. I’m thankful she finally got out!

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  2. Anne Mehrling Avatar
    Anne Mehrling

    Poor thing! I’m glad it escaped.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Me too, Anne!

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  3. nancyb422 Avatar
    nancyb422

    Such a pretty bird! I’m glad he found his way out.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      The colors were very pretty. Me too-I was worried when it kept hitting the walls😬

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  4. Pauline at Back Porch Studio Avatar
    Pauline at Back Porch Studio

    The bird in the first photo looked like a hawk! 😳

    As I scrolled down, relieved to see that it was not.

    Glad to hear the sweet little thing was able to fly out eventually.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      The wing span made it look larger than it actually was when perched. Thank you for the comments, I was glad too.

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  5. equipsblog Avatar
    equipsblog

    Poor bird. Great photos though.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      I was shocked how long it took to find its way out. Thank you, Pat.

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  6. JanBeek Avatar
    JanBeek

    Glad it made it out safely!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Me too, Jan!

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  7. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar
    Mama’s Empty Nest

    A few years ago, we had the same. Poor little bird just couldn’t find his way out even when we tried to help. At the time, we still had our cat and she was waiting for birdie to fly low in order to grab some lunch, so we had to put the cat in the house.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yikes! Happy to read the bird escaped being lunch! I tried to help as well- unsuccessfully. It eventually made its own way out.

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  8. utesmile Avatar
    utesmile

    Beautiful bird, glad she is out.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you, me too.

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  9. Pepper Avatar
    Pepper

    Glad it found a way out.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you, me too.

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  10. Brian Scott Avatar
    Brian Scott

    I think it’s a Bluebird 👍

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you.

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  11. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    I’m glad he finally got out. How scary for him.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yes, it was frightened for sure.

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  12. ropheka Avatar
    ropheka

    We have chipmunks and they are bad for chewing the wires on the scooters

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      I’m so sorry for the delay…just discovered this comment today!
      Yes, the chipmunks doing that certainly aren’t helping you. I’m sure it’s time consuming and costly to replace wires!

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  13. Terry Avatar
    Terry

    Those blue feathers have me puzzled as to what kind of bird. I often see birds flitting about in the rafters of the big Super WalMarts and wonder how they ever get out.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      So sorry for the delay, Terry on this comment…still having comment visibility issues!
      A few readers offered their thoughts on the type of bird. I’m guessing those you mention might be living in the store!

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  14. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar
    Lynette d’Arty-Cross

    I checked photos and I think that’s a juvenile female blue jay or possibly a juvenile female bluebird, not a swallow as it doesn’t have the deeply forked, v-shaped tail. It’s not unusual for juveniles to get in such predicaments and then to panic. I’m glad it finally found its way out.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you for checking – I appreciate knowing. Interesting about juveniles… and it was definitely panicking.

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  15. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    Oh, my goodness, the joy of freedom!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yes!

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  16. Voice Of Rohingya | Anowar Sadak Avatar
    Voice Of Rohingya | Anowar Sadak

    What a relief that the little bird finally found its way out safely! 🐦😊 A stressful few hours, but a wonderful ending for both you and your unexpected visitor. 💙

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yes, I was thankful it found its way out safely.

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  17. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    A three-hour adventure! Glad it found its way out and you have some lovely photos from the experience. 🪽

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      It was certainly an unexpected adventure on an otherwise ordinary afternoon! Thank you, Michele.

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