greymom Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Rita's wings were clipped and though she could float a little in the house she landed on the floor. Today I took her out on her perch on the deck to spray her. I have done it before. Today she just soared away. I am heartbroken. I notified neighbors, put up fliers, send out an email to a large number of people, notified the avian boarder in the neighborhood. I have looked and looked for her. I just don't know what to do. I am in Del Mar, the San Diego, California area. Do they ever return?
Char Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 There are 2 members on here who recovered their birds after they flew away. One was found 40 miles away and person read about the bird missing on the internet. Get the message out to every bird board you can. Start here. http://www.birdhotline.com/replost.htm and here.. http://www.cafabirdclub.org/lost.htm Notify all the local vets and humane society also. Another member's bird was recovered with the help of the neighborhood children and a reward. I do not know of any that just flew back home. Did you put the cage outside where the bird can see it? Look in shrubs and bushes low to the ground. Enlist the help of anyone you can. The more eyes searching the better. I will be praying for the safe return of your bird. Post edited by: Char, at: 2009/07/22 01:30 Post edited by: Char, at: 2009/07/22 01:31<br><br>Post edited by: Char, at: 2009/07/22 01:33
judygram Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of Rita taking flight but just because the wings were clipped doesn't mean that they can't fly as you found out but follow Char's suggestions for doing what you can to find her. The more people that are looking the greater chances she will be found. I hope you find Rita safe and sound very soon.
greymom Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you all for your suggestions and kind wishes. I have taken all of your suggestions and am just hoping I get her back. We are heartbroken.
Luvparrots Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Oh so very sorry, Greymom. I hope you are able to find Rita. I pray that Rita will be safe and be returned home quickly.
glitterysparkle Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Oh I'm so sorry to hear this....positive thoughts for her safe return...
Janfromboone Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 So sorry to hear about this. I'm surprised she could fly that well outside. Keep your hopes up. If she was clipped how far could she go??
Tycos_mom Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 the best time to look is just before dawn try to get up as early as possible to look for her again
Joolesgreyuk Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Oh no! These threads are heartbreaing. As Tycos_mom says, the quietest times of the day are the best because she will best be able to hear you calling her. All members on this site will be praying for Rita's safe return, good luck with your search.
casper Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I am also praying for a safe return. Lets hope she is safe and well.
KiwiandSally Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Ow I am so so sorry. Here is some good news, I lived in Oceanside CA not far from you and had my conure get out and she came back. One early morning I heard her yelling and you cannot confuse that with another bird.I got up and there she was, so keep looking. Put her cage on the porch and keep looking!
Talon Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Janfromboone wrote: So sorry to hear about this. I'm surprised she could fly that well outside. Keep your hopes up. If she was clipped how far could she go?? Yes, if you research the info we have here about clipped birds. You will see many stories about how easily, when they get frightened, the wind is just right, or their wings have grown just enough, but unnoticed to the owner, about how easily they can fly when you least expect it. I hope and pray that you find Rita and she is safely returned. I am so sorry to hear this.
Eckobird Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I am so sorry greymom! I hope you find Rita, just don't give up, always search for her! My thoughts are with you.
danmcq Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 Oh No Greymom!!!:ohmy: In addition to the urls you have posted messages on, also post on: www.911parrotalert.com www.craigslist.com Notify all the shelters, rescues and vet offices in you area and surrounding areas. Please keep us updated.
jules1962 Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 I know how much it hurts when they fly away, and i really feel for you.I have got 2 cags, Casper and Nelson. Nelson is 11 momths old now,but he flew away when he was 10 months old.On the 23 june this year.I thought my world had come to an end, i was totally heartbroken.Luckily i had phoned my local vets as soon as he went and left them his band number and my phone number.I did all the other things as well, like flyers and advertisements in the local paper and so on.Luckily a person called Mr Jones found him not long after he flew away and he informed the R S P C A.Who collected him and took him to the animal centre they have about 10 miles away from. They phoned my local vet, who who were able to give them his band number and my phone number and they contacted me.It took them 6 days to find me, by which time i has given up hope, but i was ecstatic when they called me and was able to identify him through his band number. I gollected him the next day and have not let him out of my sight since. So please don't give up if you don't hear anything after a few days.I will be thinking about you.Good Luck
greymom Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you all so much for your thoughts. I can't tell you how awful I feel. Your stories of returned birds gives me some hope.
KiwiandSally Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Greymom, Wanted to tell you that there was a post the other day about a B & G Macaw that got away and they were offering a reward on Kijiji.com. Today there is a post that he was found and back in his families hands. There is hope!
danmcq Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 I'm with Talon, Amen we're prayig for a quick return.
greymom Posted July 24, 2009 Author Posted July 24, 2009 RITA IS HOME I just wanted to thank you all for your prayers, good wishes and inspirational messages. I just got her back. I will write to tell the whole story later today. I need to go out and remove all the fliers I put up and call all the folks who were helping. Thank you over and over again. I still can't believe it.
Talon Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 OMG1 That is wonderful news!! I am so happy our prayers have been answered. I can't wait to hear your story! But for now, give her lots of tlc.
judygram Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 This is the best news I have heard today, glad to hear Rita is back and I look forward to hearing what her story is.
KiwiandSally Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 YIPPY FABULOUS! I just knew she would find her way home! Cannot wait to hear!
Joolesgreyuk Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 Yippee! Wonderful news! Can't wait to hear the whole story but for now just enjoy each other's company and spoil Rita rotton!
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