My old Siamese caught a hummingbird one time and brought it to me. It was still breathing so I didn't do anything as dramatic as you did. But, I got to hold it cupped in my hands, watch it recover from shock and feel its very, very fast heartbeat against my skin. It was emerald green with a ruby throat and there was no doubt of the wonder of life and nature that day, esp. when I opened my hands and it flew away.