Third Times the Charm

Seemed like trying to float the bird out was our best shot. To help stop the leak problem my dad caulked the bottom of the post and wrapped towels around it and screwed the base over the towels to hold them in place.

i then stuck the hose back down the post and turned on the water to full blast. Seemed like it was working. The post was leaking a little bit but not nearly as much as our first attempt with the water. i'm not sure how the bird was still alive at this point but it was and it was slowly floating up to the top.

Everything was looking good until the water level reached about 3/4 of the way. The post then split open letting most of the water rush out. i could see the wing of the bird though, it was sticking out of the opening. Luckily for the bird the hose came out as well keep the siding of the post coming back together and breaking the birds wing. All my dad had to say was,"did not expect that..".

i then pried open the post while my dad pulled the bird out and dropped it on the floor. Not sure what the next step was but at least we got the bird out! Since it was soaking wet i picked it up and put it in the sun to give it some warmth and my dad gave got some bird seed for it.

After about 5 minutes of laying in the sun, the bird got up and tried to fly. It could only get about a foot off the ground but it looked like it just need some more drying/rest before it could fly away. Should have video taped this and sent it in to "Animal Rescue" on Animal Planet.