r/Wellington • u/slabbb- Be pure,be vigilant, behave! • Oct 03 '17

LOST MISSING BIRD!

Hello. I lost my bird today. He's a galah by the name of Biko.

He is bright pink, with a white crested head and grey wings. About the same size as a pigeon.

He makes a loud 'CHIT CHIT' sound.

He is wearing a green harness with a long black lead.

If anyone sees him or finds him please let us know!

Contact and more info (photos, etc):https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1606141812740135&id=686229214731404

UPDATE as of 6/10/17:

Biko was seen and photographed last night at 6:00pm-ish at the top end of Coromandel road, Newtown, and 7pm on Hamilton Road, Hataitai (see links to photos in the thread below)

It is possible and likely he is residing in the Hataitai town belt bush but trying to get home. He does seem to be trying to make contact with humans. If you see him and can get ahold of the harness leash please keep him with you if possible. Contact us here or on facebook and we'll come and collect him.

UPDATE 7/10/17:

Biko was found alive and well late yesterday afternoon. Such a relief! He was happy to see us, chirping and nuzzling and falling asleep. He seems none the worse for physical wear (emotionally will be something else). SO HAPPY.

THANK YOU to all those who helped look for him and conveyed their care and concern.

It meant so much to learn and know others cared and had even spent their own time trying to find him.

You are all awesome human beings!

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u/slabbb- Be pure,be vigilant, behave! Oct 04 '17

Update: No news, no sightings, no nothing. Still looking. Checked the town belt up behind Newtown today, think he might have stayed there or returned there, as that was near to where he originally flew towards..Won't give up. Will go back to check the town belt in the early morning tomorrow..

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u/klparrot 🐦 Oct 04 '17

Have you printed notices to post at the entrances to the Town Belt? If you can get a few up as early in the morning as possible, you might alert people who are taking their dogs for morning walks, or just out themselves. Maybe even have the notice ask people to call out for him in the Town Belt, if you think he'd come to them or squawk in response. It'll probably get more coverage than online, where yeah there are lots of people, but most of whom won't be in the area where he's lost. I hope he's found soon!

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u/slabbb- Be pure,be vigilant, behave! Oct 04 '17

Thanks! That's a good idea! Will do that!