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Last week a colleague was telling me the cutest little story and thought I'd have to share it with you. If you're not a fan of caged birds, I apologise...
My colleague has had a little friendly Robin visit her garden for a couple of years now, they don't get too friendly with him because of their "crazy pup" and the cat but they do leave him treats on the fence. There is one member of the household this Robin has got particularly friendly with though - their canary!
The Robin sits on the fence post outside the kitchen window and sings to the canary, who's cage is in view of the window and who also sings back.
After a couple of weeks of the canary and robin duetting my colleague decided to leave the cover on the canary a bit later, well that didn't work as when the Robin came to serenade the canary the canary could be seen ducking to see under the sheet to see the Robin! Then chirrping excitedly at the Robin and then my colleague would give up, take the sheet off and this odd couple would sing along until the Robin went on his merry way.
Every morning they do this, and all throughout the day. I thought it was such a cute little story and had to share :o)
Thats so sad, a love that is never to be, Awwww. maybe he'll sneak in and whisk her away.
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Thanks for sharing that paul. I think that's a lovely story
Sarah:)
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What a lovely story. My budgie runs to the dge of his cage when the birds are singing, but whistles at them. Don't think they understand that.
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Hi Paul
That is a cute story!
Littleowl
Ah! How tweet! (Sorry, I couldn't resist it) ;-)
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Rather a sweet yet sad story. I wonder if the canary wants to join the robin. There could be a story there for a budding author.
Awwww, a Bittersweet story, and all of the trimmings
It just shows that birds have a deep understanding for each other even if they are different species... and are worlds apart at the same time
Regards
Kathy and Dave
That is a lovely story Paul. I think it's great that the canary and robin have found a sort of companionship and long may it continue. Thanks for sharing that.
The necessity of bird-watching is a really good reason for avoiding all forms of housework.
The dust will still be there tomorrow - the birds may not be!
I just couldn't help but wonder what would happen if my colleague left the kitchen window open, my guess would be the robin would come in!
Hi Paul,
Or the canary might fly out!!!!
What a sweet story Paul, and LOL Sarum Bat !!!
Cheers, Linda.
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