Lost Bird - Help!

[nar1122]

Very unfortunately, and sadly, my beloved Birdie flew out the front door from across the house.
The sound of the door opening must have startled, and his route of choice was out the door.

He flew to some other buildings in the neighborhood - I never saw him.
I went back home for a few minutes to immediately make some flyers. I went back to the area I saw him flying towards - no luck.
As I went towards home, I approach the building and hear him chirping!
Ten minutes later, I found him in a palm tree, about mid-way up - about 15 feet. My wife was bringing me a ladder while I talked to birdie, and successfully calmed him down. He was chirping and talking.
Somehow he got startled and took off again
I tried chasing him - but he "outflew" me.
I, some neighborhood friends, and my wife saw him three times flying. At least he stayed in the neighborhood for that time.
I tirelessly continued, walking the whole neighborhood...back ways and others.
I called to him and rang a bell...no luck.
Finally and yet again unfortunately for me - sundown came. It quickly became night time, and I made my way back home.
I placed his cage outside with all openings open. He has fresh seed, water, and a huge piece of millet.
I brought a double standing lamp and put in his spectrum light, and a regular light, in hopes of him seeing it before he packs it in for the night.
I also sprinkled seed on the sidewalk around the house so he could at least get some food maybe...

Please guys, I need support. Is there anything I can do to better this situation?
I am planning on staying home from work tomorrow and trying everything all over again.
There are some big lakes and ponds throughout the neighborhood - will he drink from these? Can he possibly drown? )

I am so frightened and upset and worried about my baby

I ask that everybody please keep him in your prayers
He has been my baby for 9 years - now is not his time.
Thank you all in advance for your support and help - along with your prayers and wishes.

[jbeany]

So sorry to hear about your bird. I will pray he somehow makes a safe return. Keep checking your local animal shelters and put ads in your local papers A.S.A.P. for people to call you if the see him. Let us know if you find him. (((HUG)))

[Kiwi1224]

Nick -- I'm so sorry to hear about Birdie...I will keep you in my prayers for the safe return of your beloved bird. My heart is breaking as I type this and I can only imagine the helplessness particularly after spotting him and then he would get scared off.

Is there another bird that he is very fond of that you can bring out in a cage and have next to the other cage that he may return to? I pray that he stays in the area and finds a safe branch to sleep on tonight.

Please keep us posted...9 years is precious time and I will anxiously watch for your update. Good luck to you...please don't lose hope..Debbie

[Lisa B]

I merged the threads for you, and hope birdie is home safe and soon.

[Tommaso]

Nick, I am so sorry. I hope Birdie makes it back home.

Morena

[nar1122]

Thank you all for taking the time to write your sympathies and regards.
I sure hope he makes a safe return, and that he will stick around.

I am keeping my head up high, and my hopes extreme.

Again, thank you all.

I will be sure to keep everybody updated.

[Kiwi1224]

Nick -- keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today as you start your search again for Birdie. Is there any particular noise or whistle that you do that she may hear and respond to? Good luck and please keep us posted. Deb

[nar1122]

Originally Posted by Kiwi1224

Nick -- keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today as you start your search again for Birdie. Is there any particular noise or whistle that you do that she may hear and respond to? Good luck and please keep us posted. Deb

Yes - the "wolf whistle"
That makes it that much easier for me.

I also noted that when I was walking back home yesterday, and he saw me, he immediately started a horrible scream. I walked back and we talked and chattered for about 30 minutes before he flew off again.

UPDATE:

I did a big search last night. I checked every tree in the neighborhood. Absolutely no luck.
I have searched twice this morning, and so far no luck. I did take a nap and had a beautiful dream that he came back though.
Guys, please please please, continue to pray for him


Thanks so much

[kiwilito]

I am so sorry about Birdie. I know what you are going through. I lost my cockatiel Mango last spring. Don't give up. Keep walking the neighborhood, keep looking for him. Try posting on Craigslist as well. I got lots of responses from that.

[Kiwi1224]

Nick -- outside of the humane society/animal shelter -- do you also have a local animal warden...may be worth a call just in case someone found Birdie. My heart breaks that Birdie answered your wolf call last night but was scared off.

I pray that she will hear your call today and repond.