Sorry about your dying aloe and the pests but....you live in paradise! It's too awesome that you live in a place where aloe and lime trees grow. Wow how cool is that to me, a Canadian city dweller. I would be so giddy to find a bird in my bedroom. Of course I would let it out.
That's nice that the bird managed to regain it's strength. It must have hurt.
Thank you @carolynstahl for your kind words.
You are awesome, have a great day and stay safe.