Life can be for the birds

[haze]

Not pool related but humorous.

Saturday morning I saw a Pigeon walking in my driveway. I noticed it had a Band on its leg and realized it was a racing pigeon.
I manage to get the ID off the Band and after some googling tracked down the owner. He's lives about 50 miles from me but he wasn't inclined to come get the bird, he wanted me to bring it to him.
I decided since I was going up the NJ turnpike to do a job, and would pass within 5 miles (as the pigeon flies but many more when you have to negotiate NJ small town traffic) from the owners town, I would release the bird as close as possible and let him fly home. I did just that this morning, pulled off the road, opened the box and watched the bird take off. It circled twice and then headed in the right direction. I proudly felt I had done my good deed and continued to my work.

I got home a little while ago and guess who was sittng on the porch and jumped up and started walking toward my truck as I pulled into the driveway?

 

[Poolsean]

I think you're the new mom!

That's WAY too funny!

 

[kirbinster]

The only stranger bird story I have is one day about 6 years ago I came home and found a Pelican swimming in my pool - also in NJ.

 

[divnkd101]

You see, that is where you screwed up. You were supposed to attach a note to the bird telling the owner not to send him back... :-D :-D

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Perhaps you found the reason the owner didn't really care to have him back??

 

[NWMNMom]

I think its the other way around - the phone call only proved WHY the bird did not want to go back. Birds are smarter than people give them credit for - how many other pets do you know of that can say "I love you" right back or eat with a spoon, then ask for more of a particular food by name? (OK, I'm a bit biased - I am owned by 4 parrots)

 

[Buggsw]

Cute story! Guess you have a new pet, eh?

 

[haze]

I guess the owner may get his delivery after all.

Although I could always download a nice Squab recipe. :lol:

 

[haze]

Wife gave the pigeon to a coworker who took it home and was supposed to keep it a few days, he let it out of the cage after a few hours and it was walking around his yard. It hung around for a while but then took off.

My new friend was waiting at the front door this morning, with a rather angry look on his face. He did however accept my offer of crushed cornflakes as an apology, then pooped on the steps and walked away.

It's like having a relative, who won't take a hint.

 

[ktdave]

My new friend was waiting at the front door this morning, with a rather angry look on his face. He did however accept my offer of crushed cornflakes as an apology, then pooped on the steps and walked away.

That's just too funny!

 

[Buggsw]

Oh, my goodness! You have me in stitches reading about your new pet. So very funny!

 

[NWMNMom]

Awww, he has picked you. There is no way around it. Make the best of it.

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Better find a forum for pigeon owners so you can find out what to do with a homer who decides to relocate to your address!!

 

[haze]

The pigeon is still here, I tried a couple more releases but he keeps coming back.

His behavior has changed a little however, now in the morning he is waiting on the porch for food, eats and then is gone all day, but returns each night to eat and sleep.

I think he's become a college student !!