My Pigeon Found in Florida - Can Someone Please Help Get It For Me?

[Scuiry]

I want you all to know it's difficult for me to decide what to do with this bird but that is a good thing. I've never been in the position of having to accept adoption offers from so many kind and generous souls

I'll let you all know my decision very soon.

Take care,

Daniel

[Trees Gray]

Hi Daniel,


I went over to pick up the bird after contacting Renee, who works with Jan, as she is off today.

When I pulled up to the receiving section, I saw this white bird sitting on the ground. A maintenance worker was throwing seed on the ground and it was eating it.

It was NOT basketed and any attempt to do so, caused it to fly up to a second floor. I left my basket and told them to call me once the bird settles back to the ground, and hopefully they can catch it...but it is not likely as it knows we are trying to catch it now and has its radar out.

I thought they had it contained as they had read the band number, but the lady said, they couldn't leave it under the laundry basket after getting the band number and let it go, as they didn't have a basket. She didn't mention it on the phone, oh well......I left my basket there, and if they should happen to be able to catch the bird again, I will have my husband pick the bird up on the way home. The bird has been there 2 weeks,,,so it is likely not going back to wherever it has a home, and it is eating pigeon seed. It lives on the side of their receiving area, and sleeps in the golf cart at night.

We may go back at night and attempt to catch it then. The problem is this is a retirement home, and if the residents (elderly people) sees us walking the grounds there at night, especially they will definitely be alarmed and call their security. I can't blame them, but I will call before we leave and let them know we are coming.

This is a beautiful white bird with dark eyes, he definitely needs to be caught and tended to, as this is not a good scenario.

[richardtheman]

Originally Posted by Trees Gray

Hi Daniel,


I went over to pick up the bird after contacting Renee, who works with Jan, as she is off today.

When I pulled up to the receiving section, I saw this white bird sitting on the ground. A maintenance worker was throwing seed on the ground and it was eating it.

It was NOT basketed and any attempt to do so, caused it to fly up to a second floor. I left my basket and told them to call me once the bird settles back to the ground, and hopefully they can catch it...but it is not likely as it knows we are trying to catch it now and has its radar out.

I thought they had it contained as they had read the band number, but the lady said, they couldn't leave it under the laundry basket after getting the band number and let it go, as they didn't have a basket. She didn't mention it on the phone, oh well......I left my basket there, and if they should happen to be able to catch the bird again, I will have my husband pick the bird up on the way home. The bird has been there @ weeks,,,so it is likely not going back to wherever it has a home, and it is eating pigeon seed. It lives on the side of their receiving area, and sleeps in the golf cart at night.

We may go back at night and attempt to catch it then. The problem is this is a retirement home, and if the residents (elderly people) sees us walking the grounds there at night, especially they will definitely be alarmed and call their security. I can't blame them, but I will call before we leave and let them know we are coming.

This is a beautiful white bird with dark eyes, he definitely needs to be caught and tended to, as this is not a good scenario.

WOw,

I wish you the best of luck! Hopefully they catch it today and you can pick the little fella up. The more I hear about this bird, the more bizarre the story becomes. WOW!

[Scuiry]

Originally Posted by Trees Gray

Hi Daniel,


I went over to pick up the bird after contacting Renee, who works with Jan, as she is off today.

When I pulled up to the receiving section, I saw this white bird sitting on the ground. A maintenance worker was throwing seed on the ground and it was eating it.

It was NOT basketed and any attempt to do so, caused it to fly up to a second floor. I left my basket and told them to call me once the bird settles back to the ground, and hopefully they can catch it...but it is not likely as it knows we are trying to catch it now and has its radar out.

I thought they had it contained as they had read the band number, but the lady said, they couldn't leave it under the laundry basket after getting the band number and let it go, as they didn't have a basket. She didn't mention it on the phone, oh well......I left my basket there, and if they should happen to be able to catch the bird again, I will have my husband pick the bird up on the way home. The bird has been there @ weeks,,,so it is likely not going back to wherever it has a home, and it is eating pigeon seed. It lives on the side of their receiving area, and sleeps in the golf cart at night.

We may go back at night and attempt to catch it then. The problem is this is a retirement home, and if the residents (elderly people) sees us walking the grounds there at night, especially they will definitely be alarmed and call their security. I can't blame them, but I will call before we leave and let them know we are coming.

This is a beautiful white bird with dark eyes, he definitely needs to be caught and tended to, as this is not a good scenario.

Sigh. Sigh. Sigh. Sigh. Why, why, WHY on earth did they go to the trouble of tracing the band to me and then let it go? I told her someone would be coming to get the bird soon. Hopefully it can be caught on the golf cart at night.

I know I've said to others here I'd wait and decide who gets this bird, but as far as I'm concerned, she's yours if you can rescue her. I'll say a prayer for you and the little one.

Blessings,

Daniel

[Scuiry]

P.S. The director told me she had it in a small cage and was feeding it bread and would keep it there until someone could get it.

The dark (maroon) eyes are a dead give away for being a Pletinckx.

Daniel

[Birdmom4ever]

Unbelievable. Daniel is a friend of mine and he cares dearly for each and every pigeon, so this is very hard on him. It was devastating to him when he had to give up most of his birds. He did his best to find good homes for all of them, so to hear that this one is loose is heartbreaking. Treesa, I'm praying you will be able to catch the pigeon. Thank you so much for trying.

[Lovebirds]

Originally Posted by Scuiry

Sigh. Sigh. Sigh. Sigh. Why, why, WHY on earth did they go to the trouble of tracing the band to me and then let it go? I told her someone would be coming to get the bird soon. Hopefully it can be caught on the golf cart at night.

I know I've said to others here I'd wait and decide who gets this bird, but as far as I'm concerned, she's yours if you can rescue her. I'll say a prayer for you and the little one.

Blessings,

Daniel

Daniel, been following the story.......sorry to hear they let the bird go. If I had a dollar for every time our "finders" on 911, GET THE BIRD IN HAND, READ THE BAND, and THEN LET IT GO.........well, we could all retire........Amazing to say the least. I hope this one can be caught. They do get VERY smart after being caught the first time...........I bet Treesa gets lucky tonight. I just hope it's dark enough to sneak up on it.

[Trees Gray]

Hi Daniel and all,

Renee, from the Fountains, told me they put the laundry basket over it to catch it to get the band number, then let it go because they didn't have a cage for it to stay in and they couldn't keep it under the laundry basket.

Anyhow, the bird is in an area where trucks pull up and make deliveries all day, it just hangs around there. It probably won't settle down till evening. I'ts quite an unlikely place for any bird to hang out, I'm sure the seed is keeping it there. Hopefully there are no lamps to allow it to see us approach, and we can grab it, it has several places it sleeps...so I know where to look.

I asked Renee to let everyone know -security and all who need to know-that we may be coming tonight, so we have their okay to come by tonight.
Hopefully I can talk my husband into going back there after dark to catch the bird. He won't let me go by myself, anyway.

Keep the bird in your prayers, as I have asked St. Francis to keep an eye out on him and allow us to catch him.

[Pidgey]

I'm a'rootin' for you, Treesa!

Pidgey

[Trees Gray]

Originally Posted by Pidgey

I'm a'rootin' for you, Treesa!

Pidgey

Thanks, Pidgey...say a prayer too...

I hope my husband isn't grumpy cause he hada long day today, and some grumpy patients. IF they STILL happen to catch the bird and they call me, he will stop by on his way home to pick the bird up. We both have carriers in our cars for such events...

[Pidgey]

Will do, Treesa. Tell Grumpy Hubby that the best way to get over the grumps is to help a pigeon!

Pidgey

[Trees Gray]

Well no luck. The pigeon was nowhere to be found. I checked every corner, in and under every golf cart, under cars, anywhere a pigeon might hide.

We had some showers earlier this evening, so I think he is roosting somewhere under cover, possibly a new spot.

We will try again, keep up the good thoughts.

[Pidgey]

Well, shoot! I'll keep him and y'all in my thoughts and prayers, Treesa.

Pidgey

[TAWhatley]

Totally unreal .. I'm so sorry this happened. I sure hope this bird shows up and can be caught again. I'm with Renee .. it's just mind boggling how many are caught, the bands read, and then they are released immediately. I realize that people often don't really know what to do, but cripes, a rescue place surely should know.

I get calls all the time about birds in yards, garages, under cars and what should the people do .. well .. obvious answer, go get the bird and call me back. I sometimes ask why they didn't pick up the bird when they could have and the answer is either "I wasn't sure what to do" or "I can't keep a bird .. if I have no place to take it, there's no point in picking it up". Had one of the latter today .. I suspect the bird is long dead to predator attack by now as she had left it flopping around in her back yard all day while she called around trying to find someone to take it .. never occurred to her to get the bird in and safe and then worry about finding somewhere to take it .. or perhaps it did .. she is one who is busy and important and cannot be troubled too far for "just a bird".

Terry

[Birdmom4ever]

I don't know what's wrong with people. A stray or injured dog or cat could bite or scratch you, so I could understand reluctance in that instance, but where's the harm in picking up a bird? They could have put it in a box, for Pete's sake.

Treesa, I'm praying you will be able to nab the pigeon tomorrow. How far is it from your home?