UK man and a jackdaw form an adorable bond - and even go on bike rides together | SWNS

Meet the man and jackdaw who have an adorable bond after a chance roadside encounter - and now even go on BIKE rides together.

Michael Smith, 55, spotted an injured baby jackdaw lying on the roadside as he cycled home one evening in May.

He scooped up the tiny bird, now named Patch, and took him home where he made him a little nest and fed him scrambled eggs.

Now recovered, and about 16 weeks old, Patch has spread his wings, but comes back to his rescuer when Michael calls.

Bird and man have such a close relationship that Patch gives his friend little beaky kisses, and hitches lifts on his bike rides and walks.

Patch has been a celebrity guest at a wedding, and Michael loves him so much he even slept rough one night when his feathered friend didn’t come out of a tree.

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