At first I thought he was just checking things out, until he turned around and I saw that "something" had gotten most of his tail feathers. The poor thing- most likely will be dinner for a cat.
Although I've done some bird rescue in the past, with 3 dogs, 2 jobs and everything else in my life, I didn't see how I could save this one. I had second thoughts a little later and tried to find the little guy but by then he was gone. I suppose it is for the best- I can't imagine how I would have handled a bird that couldn't fly and these dogs that have Houdini qualities. Still it makes me sad- I watch the mom and dad Cactus Wrens in my yard everyday and hope that somehow this little guy will be ok.
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Oh how sad. I'm like you, Dee, I can't bear to see any creatures in danger or hurt.
My cats can find places to hide when they feel spooked, and try as I might, I never seem to find them, so I hope the little wren did, too, under a leaf, or maybe was pushed to fly!
it is sad...the circle of life, hopefully it is okay some where
Geeze, poor guy. I had the most adorable round tailed ground squirrel living in my yard. Unfortunately when I came home from my vacation, I found him lying dead by my fence. Now I'm getting suspicious about the dead bunny and ground squirrel. They have been painting the fences in my development, and I wonder if that may have something to do with it. They may have gotten the paint on their paws and got sick from licking it off.
Sometimes I wish I didn't see the workings of nature. I tell myself it's just the way things are, but I will continue to think about the probable outcome of the little creatures. I do get angry though, when I see the lizard carnage left by the roaming neighbor cat. Then, I want to be the preditor!
Aiyana
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