All About Collectibles-Oakdale Mall

09/07/2026

05/30/2026

An eight-year-old girl named Gabi Mann never expected her backyard bird feeder to turn into a friendship with crows.

It started with simple bits of food near her Seattle home. Over time, Gabi began leaving dog food, peanuts, and fresh water for the local crows every morning. Soon, the birds learned that she was someone they could trust.

Then something unusual began happening.

Crows started leaving small gifts behind on the feeder trays. Buttons. Beads. Paper clips. Lego pieces. Shiny objects. Bits of sea glass. Even a tiny silver heart. What looked random to some people felt meaningful to Gabi and her family.

Crows are known for being smart and social, and in Gabi’s case, they seemed to form a quiet bond with her. She gave them food and care. They gave her small treasures in return.

One of the most touching moments came when Gabi’s mother, Lisa, lost a camera lens cap in a nearby alley. She did not know where it had gone. By the next morning, it appeared near the birdbath. Camera footage showed a crow carrying it into the yard and even rinsing it before leaving it there.

Gabi’s story reminds you that kindness can reach farther than you expect. Sometimes, even wild animals notice when someone shows up for them with care.

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

Santa shops at All About Collectibles in the Oakdale Commons 🎅🏼