Comments on: I bought a bird.

By: Mariah

Mariah — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 13:50:06 +0000

I’ve never seen the documentary, but I’ve read the book. Very interesting and I loved it , especially after seeing them in person!

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:05:12 +0000

In reply to Mariah.

I get the beet joke Mariah! You made me smile. It’s so strange that you mention the parrots of Telegraph Hill — I can’t remember where now, but not long ago I ran across a blurb online regarding a movie about them. I put it in my Netflix queue and it’s coming up quickly. Then you mentioned it. I’m anxious to watch it. Maybe there will be some sort of profound meaning in it for me — hahahaha. And yes, your Bengal cat doesn’t sound like she would be a soothing companion for a birdy. I hope you do get to go the bird route someday, though. Our little Phoebe is getting used to being here and is very chattery, which I find cheering. Have a blessed week, dear Mariah! xoxo

By: Mariah

Mariah — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 05:21:35 +0000

Also…have you heard of the parrots of Telegraph Hill in San Francisco? I’ve seen them hanging around on the streets downtown (well, not exactly on the streets…they have a routine they follow and certain times of the day they can be seen in certain areas in the trees) and they have become an icon of San Fran. There’s a book out about them…written by a guy who lived near where they roost. They used to come to the fire escape on his building and he got to know them individually. I don’t remember off the top of my head where they came from but you’ve sparked my avian interest that was laying low for a while! LOL I’ll see if I can remember the title and roust out a copy for you if possible.

By: Mariah

Mariah — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 05:13:23 +0000

Never had birds…but I’ve always wanted to. I fell in love with a Sun Conure that was hanging around in the pet shop on the clerk’s shoulder the other day. I have two cats though…one of which is crazy crazy crazy and has the markings and personality of a Bengal (I got her from the Humane Society so I’ll never know her actual lineage, not that I need to. The fact that she’s crazy is enough to entertain us and keep us on our toes!), so I think birds would be far too stressed out in my household for now. I do see birds in my future though…I wonder if they eat beets! (insert winking face!)

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 22:01:51 +0000

In reply to Linda. I loved reading about Feathers, Linda! I find Phoebe's squawks very cheering. I look forward to her developing her budgie language. She's still so young. I had to laugh when you said you pray for Feathers' attitude! LOL. Hugs to you dear Linda... xoxo

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:56:34 +0000

A blue parakeet! Amazing ! Just so happens my “grand birdie” is a blue parakeet who found his way into my son’s yard last Fall & willingly climbed onto a stick & was brought into his home. He was obviously a much loved bird…very tame & loves sitting on your shoulder …or head! But we never could find the owner. He took to my grandson immediately as he realized everywhere that baby went was a food trail ….his name is “Feathers”.
At the time he arrived we kept saying “see his pretty feathers” …the baby said feathers when he wanted his new friend out of the cage so the name stuck! He can be quite a pest though when we eat so back in the cage he goes during meal times! We love the wonderful “babbling” sounds he makes although we think he may have picked up some bad language from his previous owner/s as sometimes we hear very distinct words that don’t sound very nice when he’s put back! We pray for his attitude! 🙂
Ohhh what fun you will have training Phoebe!

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:36:59 +0000

In reply to Ginny. Ginny -- I had forgotten I had them on the computer, so I added them after I originally published the post! xoxo

By: Ginny

Ginny — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:05:03 +0000

P.S.
Jewel somehow I missed the pictures Jeremy drew!! They are amazing!! He really captured Carl!!

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 17:45:46 +0000

In reply to Christy. Awww, this makes me love Connie all the more. The world doesn't have enough tender hearts. Is it only birds she nurtures back to life? Or can she work wonders with humans too? :) Hugs to you, dear Christy. xoxo

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 16:17:38 +0000

I was hoping my sweet baby sister (Connie) would comment on this. She could spend the day telling amusing bird stories….as could her kids. When we were growing up my dad always told us not to try and save the baby birds that fell out of their nests. It just couldn’t be done and would only be a tragic disappointment to the rescuer. Baby birds were too fragile and persnickity to be saved. Our dad was a big animal lover so this wasn’t taught in an uncaring manner. Laurel and I paid attention to that advice but not Connie. For all the years I can remember, Connie has scraped up featherless babies from the sidewalk, from under trees, from predator mouths etc. and has succeeded in saving not all, but many. She knows the tricks and has the loving touch so if you find a baby bird gasping its last breath, call her. She lives in Calif.