There was a commotion on our verandah at lunchtime. On investigation, my
wife found a Peregrine Falcon had grabbed our Cockatiel by the neck through
the bars of his cage. As we approached, the Falcon released the cockatiel
but only retreated to the far end of the verandah, the bold sod. I retrieved
the Cockatiel from the floor of his cage but he was mortally wounded & died
in my hands a few minutes later. The Cockatiel adopted us about 20 years
ago, already able to speak, sing & imitate many wild birds. We never found
the previous owner. The Falcon then landed on the top of an open lounge
window & gawked at us through the fanlight. When I stood up, he flew off but
a minute or so later flew at high speed into the window. Over the years,
several birds have done that, many breaking their necks. Not the Falcon,
however. He soon picked himself up & shot off to look for a meal somewhere
else. Law of the Jungle I suppose. Sorry, no photos.
Alan C
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