MarcusCAG Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 He's out there, Paul, at least you know now he's been sticking around the area and probably looking for you, too. I hope you get another lead soon and that it brings Murphy home to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Thast wonderful news Paul! It clearly indicates Murphy is thrving and also that your tremendous efforts in getting the word out are paying off. With that kind of "Aware" audience you have built up, it drastically improves your missions success of retrieving Murphy. I have no doubt this has been a great big shot in the arm for you of HOPE, knowing that he is still well and active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieroo Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Well guys, it has been like Dan said "great big shot in the arm for you of HOPE" for me. I feel more positive that he is still out there surviving & most likely looking for me as much as I'm looking for him. I just need to be in the right place at the right time now to catch sight of him in a tree & that all depends on peoples help with spotting him. I'm just hoping for a more solid lead that somebody actually has a sighting of him right now so I can try & get there before he takes off again. I get the feeling he isn't staying put in the same place for long either. Does anybody now how fast they can fly & what sort of distance they can cover in one go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupid Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 You should have a plan on what to do WHEN you find him. Like: How are you going to get him off the tree? I cant wait until your reunion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malikah Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Oh Paul EXCELLENT NEWS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsicle Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 That is great news indeed! I have no idea how far he can go but I believe since he's lost, he might fly until he finds company or a good spot to stay. And that could take him a bit further away from where his last location. But hopefully you'll get more calls soon and you will rescue him. Crossing all my fingers. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Murphy has been sighted, this is marvelous news!!!! Be strong, be confident Paul!!! Prayers for Murphy's safe coming home are floating all around you and Murphy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Wow good news, I feel revived now with this news, that he is surviving well and not so far away. Spreading the news seems to pay off. Keep the faith Paul, your baby is around looking for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieroo Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Had another phone call at 7.30pm tonight with another sighting but it was 8am this morning. I quickly jumped in the car & headed to the sighting area which was this time 13 miles away but no sign of Murphy. So I just did my usual & put some posters up & came home still disappointed. Anyway we have now setup a facebook page to help in our search for Murphy nationwide, please join & spread the word. https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Help-Find-Murphy-the-African-Grey/126552240768451 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hi again Paul, Check this, maybe you could post here as well http://www.parrotmag.com/lost-and-found-register Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieroo Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hi again Paul,Check this, maybe you could post here as well http://www.parrotmag.com/lost-and-found-register Already did that the first day he went, also did parrotalert911, John Haywood at the parrot society & parrotalert.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusCAG Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hopefully you will get some more good news soon. Thinking of you and Murphy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joolesgreyuk Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 reg, I have posted a link both on my facebook wall and also on "feathered friends" facebook wall. Hopefully you will soon be on the receiving end of good news. One thought, the more hungry Murphy is the more likely he will make cotact with a human. He has to be getting food from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieroo Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thank you everybody, you have been amazing in your support for me & my flock. We were due to go out today to a family party 70 miles away but I cancelled in case I got a phone call about Murphy. As you can guess I didn't hear anything but had I gone I would have had a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Then maybe you should have gone;-) Fingers crossed for good news soon!! PS: I don't have a facebook but if you need something (else), just say so and I'll do my best:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdhouse Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Finally!! So encouraging to hear some news! I don't have any specifics, but from what I've read about wild Grey's they travel miles every day to forage. I've read that they prefer to keep to the edges of the forest & around clearings if they aren't in the rain forest. I don't think they sleep where they eat. I think they also prefer to roost near water. But in the wild, they'd have also had their parents to teach them the rules & a flock for support & company. I don't know how much of this is instinct & how much is practical living alone. Murphy's just winging it using whatever he learned the way he grew up. I wonder if he might be keeping closer to home, as the grey flies. I just wonder if his roost is somewhere near by. Unfortunately, he's probably easier to spot when he's on the move & foraging. It's great that you've got so many other people to look for him. Someone ought to be able to get you together soon. I hope very soon!! Edited July 25, 2011 by birdhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Following your thread... Looked at Murphy's Facebook page this morning. Praying you find him soon !!! I wish I lived close to help you search... DON'T GIVE UP. I KNOW HE'S CLOSE BY AND LOOKING FOR YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieroo Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Just had a sick bastard call me telling me that "I have your parrot in my garden, in my tree, come quick to catch him" I got the address, raced down there at record speed breaking every law you can imagine, only to get there & no one home. Caller withheld their number so obviously a wind up to get me on a wild goose chase for their amusement......................I'm so ********* pissed off.........excuse my french! I was so happy that I had the first positive sighting in real time not 10 hrs ago, really thought I had a chance to get him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 So sorry Paul but the world is full of those kind of people, don't let that drag you down though for you will get Murphy back real soon, you will get the call that will be the lead you are waiting for so in the meantime you have to field the sickos of the world who have nothing better to do than play with your emotions for their own enjoyment, remember they will get their comeuppantance one day. Keep up the good work and follow those leads and Murphy will be back in his daddy's loving hands soon, keep the faith Paul and we are all praying for his safe return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thats just sick Paul! People like that get what they deserve sooner or later. It's wonderful that you had another positve sighting just 10 hours ago. With the number of eye's you have out there, it's only a matter of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggieroo Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thats just sick Paul! People like that get what they deserve sooner or later. It's wonderful that you had another positve sighting just 10 hours ago. With the number of eye's you have out there, it's only a matter of time. Unfortunately Dan, I didn't get a sighting 10 hours ago, I was referring to the last proper sighting the other day, it was around 10 hours to late by the time I got the call. He was seen in the morning at 8am but I didn't get the call till 7.30pm & by the time I got there nearly 10 hours had passed. So when I got this one I was told they were looking at him in the tree talking to him so I thought great, I have a chance now to catch him & even see him again. But NO, just some freak sicko getting kicks out of my misery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tODDski Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 (edited) I am never one to judge but from my life experience it all comes back. So sorry Paul... Edited July 26, 2011 by tODDski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Keep up the faith Paul and stay positive despite all this... my heart stays with you & Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) Ignore those bastards for they do not know how hard this is. And if I might add, for all of us! I'm so sorry you got such a call but there are many stupid and sick people. The important thing is for you not to allow that to get you down. Somebody else will call with proper news and you'll get your friend back really soon. Hang in there Paul! Edited July 27, 2011 by Morana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Paul, don't worry about the odd creep who sends you on a wild goose chase. There are WAY more people out there who want to help you and Murphy get reunited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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