Dear Valerie, I just called the Fred Meyer, and the customer service
manager I spoke to said he can't see the hummer anymore, so he thinks
it got out by itself. I suggested that if he sees it again, the Fred
Meyer folks set up a hummingbird feeder (I figure they sell them in
the store) and throw a sheet over the whole kit and kaboodle if/when
the bird shows up. I got the distinct impression that the manager
thought I was nuts. He isn't the first, and he won't be the last. -
Connie


On May 2, 2010, at 2:26 PM, Valerie Elliott wrote:

> I just returned from the Lacey Fred Meyer store. I observed a
> hummingbird flying along the skylights inside the store at the
> entrance to the Garden Center. I mentioned it to a male clerk, who
> stated it would get out like all the other birds. I stated that I
> wasn't sure of that and stressed that the bird needed to get out as
> soon as possible or it would starve. He said he'd take care of it
> as soon as he took care of his customer, which didn't seem to be
> anywhere in sight. Another shopper also saw the hummer as I pointed
> it out to the clerk. I complained to the Customer Service desk and
> said that I was hoping they were sincere about getting the hummer
> out. I mentioned that the hummer couldn't be taken care of like
> other birds. I also stated that I hoped Freddie's had more
> environmental concern than what I was subjected to by the male clerk.
>
> So if any of you out there in tweeters can help rescue this
> hummingbird, please either go there (Fred Meyer at 700 Sleater-
> Kinney Road SE just off I-5) or call the store at 360-438-6450 with
> how to save the hummingbird. If nothing else call the store an
> inquire about the trapped hummingbird, so they realize there are
> people out there that care!
>
> Would appreciate hearing from anyone who responds.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Valerie Elliott
> Olympia, WA
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