Budgie Loose!

[Lady Jane]

Sometimes they join a flock of sparrows which is a smart move. However he is an easy target for a predator.

 

[Dona]

Even though I knew the outcome of this video because she shows the caught budgie right away , it was such a cliffhanger and great entertaining content! That bird found the perfect yard to eat with the sparrows from!

And no one ever claims him so she has another video when she releases him into her bird room after quarantine. She named him Jack Sparrow.

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

And no one ever claims him so she has another video when she releases him into her bird room after quarantine. She named him Jack Sparrow.

Ooh, off to go find that!....

Thanks!

 

[CrazyBirdChick]

@Dona, she found another one too!

 

[EkkieLu]

I'm going to record some budgie chattering on my Mimic Me tonight. It's only a short recording but it will loop until the batteries wear out.
The sun's just going down now. I put out a bunch of extra food and water in s/s bowls hoping they'll look familiar to him. So far only the 2 blue jays that nest in one of the big trees in my front yard have helped themselves to a snack and a drink out of the bowls.
The neighbors probably think I've lost my mind! I've been wandering around outside all day looking up at the trees yelling Hello, Come Here, Step up, Pretty Bird, etc. Maybe one of them will call the men in white coats with big nets to come get me. Then at least I could borrow their nets to catch the budgie! Lol!!!

 

[Dona]

@Dona, she found another one too!

Ha! Amazing! I will watch!

Editing to say I watched. She is such a sweet lady. I want to be friends with her.

 

[Yoshi&Raphi]

I'm going to record some budgie chattering on my Mimic Me tonight. It's only a short recording but it will loop until the batteries wear out.
The sun's just going down now. I put out a bunch of extra food and water in s/s bowls hoping they'll look familiar to him. So far only the 2 blue jays that nest in one of the big trees in my front yard have helped themselves to a snack and a drink out of the bowls.
The neighbors probably think I've lost my mind! I've been wandering around outside all day looking up at the trees yelling Hello, Come Here, Step up, Pretty Bird, etc. Maybe one of them will call the men in white coats with big nets to come get me. Then at least I could borrow their nets to catch the budgie! Lol!!!

“Runs towards them giggling manically oooo a net time to catch the pretty birdie! (Snatches net and runs away) pretty bird pretty bird”

 

[EkkieLu]

“Runs towards them giggling manically oooo a net time to catch the pretty birdie! (Snatches net and runs away) pretty bird pretty bird”

Lol!!! Now THAT was a visual!!!

 

[aqualover9]

“Runs towards them giggling manically oooo a net time to catch the pretty birdie! (Snatches net and runs away) pretty bird pretty bird”

 

[aqualover9]

You can play budgie sounds from youtube too:

 

[Begone]

If you can find him it's easier to catch him in the dark. Sparrows doesn't always sleep that high, so if you are lucky you can just grab him.
You can use a flashlight to locate him. A big net is also working if he is on the ground. (in daylight)
Can you place that carrier higher up? It's not that common that they land on the ground in new environment.

Good luck!

Maybe one of them will call the men in white coats with big nets to come get me. Then at least I could borrow their nets to catch the budgie! Lol!!!

So smart!

 

[EkkieLu]

You can play budgie sounds from youtube too:

Thanks! This is great!!!

 

[EkkieLu]

I'm going to go out with a flashlight and see if I can spot him. Fingers crossed!

 

[EkkieLu]

No luck with the flashlight unfortunately. Will try again in the morning.

 

[taxidermynerd]

I hope you get him! Maybe @hrafn would have something to chime in? I'd suggest setting the carrier on a chair or something, or even something taller if you can (and it will be stable). Zipties might be your friend here.

 

[EkkieLu]

I thought maybe a table would be good to set it on. I wish I could rig a big net to drop over the whole thing!

 

[Dona]

Yeah I'm thinking that the cage should be higher too. Good luck! Keep us updated.

 

[Love My Zons]

I hope this little one will be caught and live happily ever after with you!

 

[Hjarta5]

Any updates?

 

[EkkieLu]

I've been out searching again this morning but I haven't even spotted him yet. The sparrow flock is still here eating but the budgie is nowhere in sight. I'm going to keep checking for him though. It's quite windy out so maybe he's laying low cuz he's probably not used to flying in breezy conditions like this.

I've ordered a big fishing net on a long pole. It's over 2' wide. Should be here today. From now on I'll be prepared to rescue who ever flies my way!