Goldie

This is Goldie ~ a female goldfinch we found on my mom's driveway. She has a broken wing or something so she can't fly. We happen to know what goldfinches eat, so we were able to put her in a box and give her food and water right away.
In less than 10 minutes, the kids were handling and holding her and she didn't seem to mind. She was very calm and quite comfortable (so it seems) with the patting and touching.

Our plan is to find out if she can be rehabilitated and see if we can help her "go home."
However, now that she is in the care of my five children, she will be having some interesting adventures....

Like riding a crane....

And drinking from a glass...
And having shoulder rides...

If this sweet birdie survives the next few hours in our home, she'll be one tough girl. The "love" she is being offered might be more than she can bear. We'll find a bird sanctuary or something tomorrow and see what can be done. Until then, however, I have a 10 year old boy who is very keen on keeping her as a pet.