This Baltimore Oriole was trapped when I found her. A small thread was wrapped around both feet and then around vines. As I approached she tried to fly away, but the string would not yield. She flapped wildly. After a few seconds, her energy depleted, she was left hanging upside down. I held her steady while I cut the thread with my teeth. She flinched at the sight of my mouth coming towards her. I methodically worked at the thread making sure to free each toe before letting her free. I snapped a quick photo before opening my hand and letting her free. She chirped once as she flew away.
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