Nature Done Wright

October 12, 2007

Escapee birds

Remember that tame bobwhite that was wandering down Parnell’s path at the Celery Farm?

He disappeared after a few days, but the story I did on him and other "escapee" birds found its way into The Record today.

Here’s the link:

Gryphern

18 years ago Reply

Thank you for your article, people frequently encounter tame birds as the popularity of exotic birds as pets is incredible–but they don’t know what to do. Your tips are great. Also, often when people find these birds they frequently consider them to be their new pets, as opposed to calling the local humane society or newspaper to post a found ad as they would for a cat or dog. It’s excellent of you to remind finders of such creatures that they’re loved and missed. As your title points out an escaped parakeet will happily go back home if it can and is no more glad to be free than a child who loses his mother in a parking lot.

Gryphern

18 years ago Reply

Thank you for your article, people frequently encounter tame birds as the popularity of exotic birds as pets is incredible–but they don’t know what to do. Your tips are great. Also, often when people find these birds they frequently consider them to be their new pets, as opposed to calling the local humane society or newspaper to post a found ad as they would for a cat or dog. It’s excellent of you to remind finders of such creatures that they’re loved and missed. As your title points out an escaped parakeet will happily go back home if it can and is no more glad to be free than a child who loses his mother in a parking lot.