Jason,
When the weather's suitable, I take her out into our (large) yard. Her
flight feathers are kept trimmed but she's a good climber, so I keep a
close eye on her. Occasionally an accipiter pauses overhead for a closer
look, at which point we head indoors.
-Janet
On 5/22/2013 10:25 AM, Jason Berry wrote:
> Hi Janet,
>
> Do you actually take her out to bird?
>
> Jason Berry
> Washington, DC
>
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> *From:* Janet Millenson <janet...>
> *To:* mdbirding <mdbirding...>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:20 AM
> *Subject:* [MDBirding] OT: My favorite Maryland bird (still)
>
> It's been five years since I last posted on this topic, so please
> indulge me. I'd like to give a shout-out to my able avian assistant,
> Pascal the African Grey Parrot, who joined our household 30 years ago
> today. Although her bird-call repertoire is disappointing and her ID
> skills are only so-so, her ability to spot raptors is superb. She's
> enabled me to see many hawks and vultures that I otherwise would have
> missed, and often points out unusual birds in our yard. All she asks
> in return is unlimited treats and total obedience!
>
>
> Janet Millenson
> Potomac, MD (Montgomery County)
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