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Rhipidura leucophrys
After a particular horrific thunderstorm the cat proudly walked inside the house holding in his mouth an entire nest with two baby Willie Wag Tails inside. We phoned a wildlife carer however the closest one willing to take the birds lived over an hour and a half away (by car) and was unwilling to pick them up. Needless to say after spending hours in the neighbourhood looking for the parents we gave up and brought them inside to hand raise. (Not the first time we've had to do this. The birds in our area seem to have an awfully hard time making storm proof nests!) One died overnight but the other one survived and just flew away for good yesterday. At night he still comes down to say hello but quickly flies away with his friends to roost up in the trees.
Spotted on Oct 17, 2012
Submitted on Oct 17, 2012
3 Comments
Great series. Love that picture of the cat sleeping with the bird nearby...I am trying to train my cat not to bring me birds as a gift, she does not kill them but they get so scared it is hard to get them so I can send them free.
Good job! :)
Thanks for your care of this bird, and for these funny and engaging pictures -- wonderful series.
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