So far our cat Tilahun has brought in two dark grey small birds. The first one did not survive the experience. The second one we managed to rescue when we heard general excitment coming from the bathroom early Sunday morning. The bird had been released and was trying to escape out the upper window and I was able to capture it. Other than the loss of some feathers, it seemed to be reasonably healthy and I was able to release it safely out the front door where it flew off to a nearby pine tree to meditate.

Tilahun was impressed with my ability to catch the bird but fails to understand why I didn't bite its head off.

Sigh, spring is here!

Charley Noble