In what is now being dubbed #BirdieSanders, an adorable little bird landed right on Bernie Sanders podium during a campaign event in Portland, Oregon on Friday afternoon.

The crowd went nuts as the feathered creature hopped up near the candidate and waited patiently for Sanders to continue his speech. Sanders and the bird shared some intense eye contact and Bernie was tickled to death to see such an adorable sight.

Then, as quickly as he appeared, the little buddy was gone.

“I think there may be some symbolism here. I know it doesn’t look like it, but that bird really is a dove asking us for world peace! No more wars!” Sanders joked.

Adorable.

Sydney Robinson is a political writer for the Ring of Fire Network. She has also appeared in political news videos for Ring of Fire. Sydney has a degree in English Literature from the University of West Florida, and has an active interest in politics, social justice, and environmental issues. She would love to hear from you on Twitter @SydneyMkay or via email at srobinson@ringoffireradio.com