The northern saw whet owl, now named Rocky Short for Rockefeller, was discovered early last week, just two days after the tree arrived at Rockefeller Center from upstate New York.

Rocky had been nestled inside the tree for days, having weathered the long road trip without food or water.

But after several days of treatment at New York's Ravens Beard Wildlife Center, she was ready to break out on her own again.

She was released at sunset on Tuesday into a wooded area.

Upstate Rockies.

Release was a success, the wildlife center posted on its Facebook page.

She is a tough little bird, and we're happy to see her back in her natural habitat.