Dear Fellow Birders: It's with much difficulty that this post is being made, for it bears very sad news, so soon after good news.To everyone who has expressed much concern, interest and good wishes about our far flung traveller, Mr. P,it's so very sad to tell you, that our plucky, wee, fellow has just expired. However, we need to put this into perspective (and that's a little hard to do, at this time) but you know, he wasn't meant to be here, trying to survive in a very foreign and difficult environment. Let's face it, he was a Southerner, not accustomed to our very cold, extended winter and yet somehow, he ended up in an environment, in which he attempted to adapt and conquer. It wasn't very hospitable in terms of weather conditions and so many other hindrances. In spite of that, he ferreted out bushes that looked somewhat familiar, that could provide a ready food source; he made himself aware of aerial threats (the Merlin) and threats from the ground; neighbourhood cats. The fact that he managed to adapt and survive for so very long, speaks to the fact there is nothing wrong with having a 'bird brain' nor is there any such thing as a 'dumb animal'. They have it all over us, when it comes to survival. In the past week, Mr. P has had the utmost amount of relief in terms of Care; Food; Calm; Warmth and Tranquility, thanks to SOAR. Without SOAR, there would have no hope at all! Soar provided Mr. P the very best days of his life in Canada and he couldn't have been 'better landed' in his final days. For that I am ever grateful. Thank you J. I can only say, that this has been a life-altering, humbling experience and I fully recognize that. Thanks again one and all for your offers of assistance, well-wishes etc. They were warmly received. SincerelyDian P.S. Even though Mr. P has succumbed, other birds are being cared for at SOAR and I'll be glad to provide the address etc. if you're inclined to help. Thank you. _________________________________________________________________ Introducing Windows® phone. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9708122_______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to ONTBIRDS mailing list [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS visit http://www.ofo.ca/
