Is that a budgie out my window???

[oblivion]

So, here in the Midwest, we're getting some LOVELY early-Spring weather and I have my office window open for the first time. I just heard a bird outside and it triggered my 'budgie' senses. I thought, "THERE'S A LOST PET OUTSIDE WHO NEEDS ME!!!"

 

I slowly got to the window and looked outside expecting to see a bright green or blue bird in one of the bushes. Instead, I saw a couple sparrows chasing each other around.

 

I guess I'd forgotten that my old budgie, Nimue, mimicked a lot of outside birds, and having been shut in all winter I'd forgotten what they sounded like.

 

LOL. Yay, Spring!!!

[judygram]

Mark you wouldn't have to look too far to find some budgies if you miss them that much but I too enjoy hearing the sounds of the birds outside.

[katana600]

You are such a soft touch, I love it. Gilbert had a baby in his former home and when he makes that sound, I am on my feet ready to change a diaper, and it has been more than two decades. LOL. My next question is: Did the budgies mimick the wild birds or are the wild birds mimicking the budgies?

[oblivion]

Yeah, I look big and tough - for some reason even when I smile it doesn't look like it - and can be an ass, just like everyone, but when it comes down to it, I'm pretty sensitive and empathetic. I just want people and creatures to be happy and get along.

 

As for who copies who, it's sometimes hard to tell for sure. I couldn't imagine if I lived where there were mockingbirds. The only bird calls I know for certain is my Anya - she only makes two sounds, not at all like typical cockatiel chatter. I don't know why, she's been around others and was as a baby, but she just doesn't make much noise unless I walk out of the room (single loud squawks), or scratch her head (squealy chatter).