What does doodle find in the bleeding tree?

In "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst, Doodle finds a dead scarlet ibis beneath the bleeding tree. The ibis, a vibrant bird that is out of place in the environment, symbolizes beauty and fragility, paralleling Doodle's own struggles and vulnerability. The discovery of the bird foreshadows tragedy and highlights themes of loss and the inevitability of death. The bleeding tree itself, with its red sap, further symbolizes the pain and suffering present in Doodle's life.