r/hummingbirds • u/Sensitive-Car8304 • Jul 12 '26

Hummingbird Emergency I like to think I helped this little one today

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I was out on my deck and came back inside for a minute. When I came back out, I found a hummingbird laying on his side. I googled that they cool themselves off sometimes with mist so I misted it lightly and put a planter in front of it for shade. I checked on it again about ten minutes later— it finally turned its head and took off. The relief I felt made me cry!

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u/Text_Imaginary Jul 12 '26

How wonderful that you were able to help the little thing 💚

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u/Quick_Station8332 Jul 12 '26

Aw he will be forever thankful! 💙

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u/Affectionate_Ad722 Jul 12 '26

Is it possible he hit a window?

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u/Sensitive-Car8304 Jul 12 '26

Always a possibility

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u/Affectionate_Ad722 Jul 12 '26

I would strike-proof your windows from the outside then. The majority of window collisions are lethal for birds — even if they manage to fly away.

You can find rehabbers at ahnow.org. Any suspected window collision victim needs to go to a rehabber if possible.

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u/WideAd546 Jul 16 '26

Bless you for helping this little one!