bye, bye song thrushes
Yesterday I made the hard decision to release Flinch and Perch into the wild.
Their tails were long and they could feed themselves, plus collecting bugs for them was a sad, full-time job.
I didn't want to let them go at home because of all the cats, so we jumped in the car and drove around the shingle roads until we found a dense forest that was far from any farmhouse.
With cage in hand and kids in tow, we climbed over the wooden fence and crept into the forest.
Exciting stuff? You bet!
For some reason my man didn't think so, but the kids did. Although, they had to be told several times to Shh!
Not good sneaks at all.
My man did point out that we could get shot for trespassing or mistaken for deer. But then I pointed out that with my colourful shirt and purple gumboots I resembled a peacock more than any deer!
Finally we found a tree I was happy with.
I held Flinch and Amber held Perch.
After a kiss on a feathery cheek we set them free and together they flew up and landed on a high branch.
Tears trickled down my cheeks but I felt proud that I'd helped these two wee birds.
I hope they have a good life.
Bye, bye song thrushes.
XX
Their tails were long and they could feed themselves, plus collecting bugs for them was a sad, full-time job.
I didn't want to let them go at home because of all the cats, so we jumped in the car and drove around the shingle roads until we found a dense forest that was far from any farmhouse.
With cage in hand and kids in tow, we climbed over the wooden fence and crept into the forest.
Exciting stuff? You bet!
For some reason my man didn't think so, but the kids did. Although, they had to be told several times to Shh!
Not good sneaks at all.
My man did point out that we could get shot for trespassing or mistaken for deer. But then I pointed out that with my colourful shirt and purple gumboots I resembled a peacock more than any deer!
Finally we found a tree I was happy with.
I held Flinch and Amber held Perch.
After a kiss on a feathery cheek we set them free and together they flew up and landed on a high branch.
Tears trickled down my cheeks but I felt proud that I'd helped these two wee birds.
I hope they have a good life.
Bye, bye song thrushes.
XX
5 comments:
This is a really special moment. Thrushes are such a delight in the garden even if they do wake us up at 5am! Take Care Niki
I miss their chirps in the morning but not having to clean their smelly cage! hehe
Ohhhhh, my gosh. What a great post. Have I told you yet today that you truly are one of my most favorite bloggers.
Thanks for sharing all this with us.
So happy for Flinch and Perch. I hope they have a great life after their good start - and that they find their way home to sing for you ;-)
Guess what I just noticed on top of the filing cabinet in the lounge ?? A little thrush reminder from one of their early flight trainings !
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