08/17/2026
🚨 INCIDENT REPORT 🚨
Officer: Ranger Jim Schwartz (aka: Hummingbird Hero)
Date: Aug. 13, 2026 | Time: 09:35 Hours
Suspect: One Selasphorus calliope (Calliope Hummingbird), D.O.B. unknown.
While on patrol, Ranger Jim was flagged down by a concerned climber reporting an emergency: a hummingbird was trapped in the main parking lot women’s restroom, repeatedly bumping against sealed windows.
Arriving at the scene, Ranger Jim loudly announced his presence and radioed for a net. None was available,so Entrance Station staff Danny stepped up with the ultimate tactical gear: a blue plastic bucket.
After a high-stakes, low-speed pursuit inside the facility, Ranger Jim successfully trapped the suspect mid-air under the bucket and escorted it to the exit. Upon release, the bird fled southwest at high speed, presumably in search of nectar. Due to public safety and its extreme aerial speed, pursuit was terminated.
Case closed at 09:53. 🕵🏼♂️🚨
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Event: Adult Class: Hummingbirds of Eldo
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
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Disclaimer: This image has been edited using Canva, where hummingbirds were manually added to the original photograph. The modifications were done by our team and do not involve AI-generated content.
