Wayward bird in winter: First Costa's hummingbird recorded in Saskatchewan found and rescued in late fall

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Wayward bird in winter: First Costa's hummingbird recorded in Saskatchewan found and rescued in late fall
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'It's a pretty unusual bird for Saskatchewan. It certainly is an unusual bird for the middle of winter in Saskatchewan.'

Executive director Jan Shadick said the young male hummingbird was found in a Saskatoon backyard in October. To keep it warm, it was contained in the garage with a feeder.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.

A Costa’s hummingbird, the first recorded in the province, was found in a Saskatoon backyard in October.She said the bird likely lost its way while migrating for the winter. Shadick hopes to get permits that will allow LSWR to return the bird to the wild in the southwest, within its typical range. If permits aren’t possible, Shadick said the organization intends to care for the bird until spring, when it will be released in the southwest corner of the province.

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