Sunshine the cockatiel from Abuela's collection

This document narrates the story of Margaret, an elderly woman who finds and cares for a young cockatiel named Sunshine, forming a bond with the bird in West Cocoa, Florida.

• Margaret discovers an exotic bird store: While walking in West Cocoa, Margaret visits a bird shop where she becomes captivated by a young cockatiel. [1] [2]

• Welcoming Sunshine home: Margaret buys the cockatiel and all necessary supplies, naming the bird Sunshine and teaching it to whistle. Sunshine grows comfortable flying and perching around the house. [3] [4]

• Sunshine escapes and causes worry: One day, Sunshine accidentally flies away through an open door, causing Margaret distress as she searches for the bird without success. [5] [6]

• Sunshine returns safely: The next morning, Margaret finds Sunshine wet from rain near the porch. After drying and caring for Sunshine, the bird recovers and responds happily to Margaret’s whistling. [7] [8]