: Heidi is initially protective and paranoid about Pichi, even hitting the grandfather's dog, Joseph , because she mistakenly believes he wants to eat the bird. She eventually realizes Joseph was actually protecting the bird when he lunges to save it from trouble.

: After the storm passes, Heidi finds a baby bird that has fallen from its nest and been seemingly abandoned. She names the bird Pichi and decides to take it under her care.

Watch the full episode to see Heidi's first major responsibility in the mountains: Heidi, Girl of the Alps (1974) (Eng Subs) 04 [1080p] Radical Moose YouTube• Sep 28, 2016

: The storm serves as a lesson for Heidi (and the audience) that the animals instinctively know how to handle the mountain's temperamental nature, a skill she is beginning to learn.

: While Heidi is out at the high pastures with Peter, a sudden and harsh mountain storm surprises them. This scene emphasizes that the mountain, though beautiful, is a multifaceted character that can change from "cozy" to "harsh" instantly.

: The Grandfather (Alm-Uncle) observes with quiet pleasure that Heidi is successfully adapting to the "hard life" of the mountains.

: The episode mirrors Heidi's own past as an orphan; her adamant desire to care for a "abandoned" bird highlights her deep-seated empathy.