Hi Sarel. My name is Roxanne. I live in Durban. I am so pleased to have found another South African on this forum with a love for mousebirds. I found mine in the garden 2 days ago and wow is it alot to learn but sheesh - am I obsessed! I am devestated for you with your loss as I have experienced it before (with another type of bird). Your eagerness to find out what when wrong and to carry on learning is truly inspiring. Everyday that I have with my little one is very magical and I pray I will do him justice by letting him become a handsome adult. I am terrified of making a mistake and him having to pay the price -but as you so rightly said - I am better off with this experience. looking forward to seeing some photos of the wild mousebirds. Kind regards, Roxanne