Sorry to hear that. From what I hear birds can be incredible pets, with
an uncanny non-human intelligence. I'm sorry for your loss. It is indeed
a story of nature red in fang and claw.
Mark
On 4/13/2014 9:15 AM, Alan C wrote:
There was a commotion on our verandah at lunchtime. On investigation,
my wife found a Peregrine Falcon had grabbed our Cockatiel by the neck
through the bars of his cage. As we approached, the Falcon released
the cockatiel but only retreated to the far end of the verandah, the
bold sod. I retrieved the Cockatiel from the floor of his cage but he
was mortally wounded & died in my hands a few minutes later. The
Cockatiel adopted us about 20 years ago, already able to speak, sing &
imitate many wild birds. We never found the previous owner. The Falcon
then landed on the top of an open lounge window & gawked at us through
the fanlight. When I stood up, he flew off but a minute or so later
flew at high speed into the window. Over the years, several birds have
done that, many breaking their necks. Not the Falcon, however. He soon
picked himself up & shot off to look for a meal somewhere else. Law
of the Jungle I suppose. Sorry, no photos.
Alan C
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