Stinky Flew The Coop ..

[TAWhatley]

My much loved old feral pigeon, Stinky (aka Catherine The Great), got out on me late yesterday afternoon. She circled the yard a couple of times then flew to a very tall palm tree about a block away, sat for a few minutes and took off to the northwest (which would be heading back towards where she came from). I had Stinky for years .. just found an early on picture dated April of 2001, so she's been here at least 6 years. She had taken up with Darth Vader and seemed to be happy and content. I have no idea what prompted her to leave, but leave she did. I've watched for her to return all day today, but there is no sign of her.

Be safe and be happy, old girl. I miss you.

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Terry

[Pidgey]

Was she ready to go?

Pidgey

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Pidgey

Was she ready to go?

Pidgey

Apparently .. she took off like a rocket. Seriously, she was very healthy and had recovered from her injuries years ago.

Terry

[Pidgey]

Well, maybe she'd like to revisit her old haunts before she passes away. All of my ancestors have been like that.

Pidgey

[Charis]

It must feel good to her to fly free.

[feralpigeon]

Terry, I'm sorry to hear about Stinky, I know how much you loved
the old gal. I'm hoping she'll pull a Tooter on you.

fp

[Charis]

Still, it wouldn't be surprising at all if she came back.

[TAWhatley]

Originally Posted by Pidgey

Well, maybe she'd like to revisit her old haunts before she passes away. All of my ancestors have been like that.

Pidgey

Well .. ya know .. I actually thought of that .. that she wanted to go back home before her time came. I have no idea how old she was when she came here, but she was an adult. I try not to anthropomorphize, but I know I did in this case. Hopefully she will be out in the backyard in the AM and make me feel like a fool .. somehow, I don't think that is going to happen ..

Terry

[Pete Jasinski]

Originally Posted by TAWhatley

Hopefully she will be out in the backyard in the AM and make me feel like a fool .. somehow, I don't think that is going to happen ..

Terry

Never say never, Terry, just look at Tooter! There's always hope and when you least expect it miracles happen

[TAWhatley]

Thanks, everyone .. I think Stinky is gone for good, but we shall see. After all these years I figure she left for a reason and a reason that I don't know or understand.

Terry

[Boni Birds]

So sorry about Stinky, sometimes birds do the oddest things... hope she returns. It is so hard to lose one no matter how.

[mr squeaks]

Terry,

I'm not going to say "sorry" .... yet...

"it ain't over til it's over"

We will send out "Stinky, return home!" thoughts

Hugs

Shi
& Mr. Squeaks

[pdpbison]

Originally Posted by TAWhatley

Thanks, everyone .. I think Stinky is gone for good, but we shall see. After all these years I figure she left for a reason and a reason that I don't know or understand.

Terry

Hi Terry,


Birds, like anyone, sometimes need a Vacation...or just want to have a change of venue.


I bet she comes back after a while, might be days, weeks, months even.

SHe was not in a mated relationship? No Eggs or Babys presently?



Phil
Las Vegas

[Trees Gray]

Hi Terry,

I'm sorry to hear Stinky "flew the coop", I hope she returns to live out her life in contentment and happiness with her familiar flock, perhaps she just needed a vacation. I DO hope she pulls a Tooter on you, as fp mentioned.

[Maggie-NC]

Terry, don't quite know what to say about Stinky leaving - part of me wants her to return and another wants her to soar to the heavens. I do know that when they decide to fly out of a loft or aviary, they'll do it quicker than a blink.

Our Whitey pulled that a few years ago but fortunately she stayed around the house - torn between freedom and captivity - until mean old me grabbed her by the tail and made the decision for her.