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Current Event December 18, 2024

Baby Bird Saved by Warm Tortilla


Tortillas aren’t just for tacos—they make tiny bird blankets too! When a baby bird was found on the ground, cold and weak, a quick-thinking family used a tortilla to keep it warm. Thanks to their creativity and kindness, the bird, nicknamed Taquito, got the care it needed to survive. Listen to hear why wrapping the bird in a tortilla was a smart idea, and learn some tips for helping wild birds in need.

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AIR DATE: 07/27/2024