Sunnyvale, CA Lost Male Bird, Timmy Is Missing

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Jay G.

1 month ago

Your parrot is vulnerable outdoors and likely hasn’t flown far. Here’s clear, step-by-step advice to maximize recovery chances: • Search persistently on foot: Stay out as long as needed, covering your neighborhood thoroughly. Birds will go quiet at dark, but will stay put as their eyesight is terrible in the dark. You must take advantage of daylight hours. • Use sounds to locate: Play familiar calls or YouTube videos of sharp, distinctive flock calls loudly via Bluetooth speaker or phone. Listen for responses. if within earshot, your bird will very likely respond. This can often be a cheat code for finding lost birds as they are easier to locate by sound opposed to sight. • Watch for signs: Look for agitated crows, magpies, or other birds; this may indicate your parrot is nearby. • Spread the word: Notify neighbors door-to-door. Create and put up eye-catching posters everywhere (include photo, description, contact info). Post in local Facebook groups and community apps. Posters are crucial. Most escapes end up stuck up in a tree, unable to descend due to lack of flight experience. • If spotted: Never take your eyes off your bird. Stay patient and persistent; it will come down with time and coaxing (use food, toys, or calls). • Be diligent: A vast majority of domesticated escapees don’t survive without help. Starvation, freezing, or predators are common. Your efforts are their lifeline. Play this one. It’s loud, distinct, and on loop. https://youtu.be/pYOOyOkFg7Y

Julie D.

1 month ago

Shared Lost and Found Pets of Santa Clara County, All San Jose Lost and Found Animals and Sunnyvale, CA < Lost & Found Cats, Dogs & Pets - Paw Guide Network Please also post to NextDoor

Zaydah R.

1 month ago

Posted on Lost and Found birds of the US https://m.facebook.com/groups/637611853061306/permalink/3696742537148207/?mibextid=Nif5oz To Timmy’s owner: We are so sorry to hear your bird is missing. Here are some ideas to assist in your search. *Create a post on Pawboost, NextDoor & Ring, if you haven’t already. *During the daytime: use a wireless Bluetooth speaker to broadcast flock calls or your voice, shake treat bags or anything that might attract attention to food, put the cage out where it can be seen. *During the evening when searching is over, design & print off flyers with photo & contact information. These can be encased in a ziplock to keep weatherproof & posted in areas where allowed like parks, poles & any nearby gathering areas. Also drop off some at vet clinics, pet supply stores, anything within a 5 mile radius. Contact local shelters/rescues & even the police dept - they do pick up found/stray pets all the time. Make sure the world knows - neighbors esp ones that have bird feeders/baths/pools. Hand them out while searching the area. Join every local social media group there is. Run an ad in your local newspaper - some run one for free in lost & found (or cheap). Also check with local bird watcher groups - they’re always out & about. Flyers cannot be placed in mailboxes. *PLEASE CHECK WITH LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS & FILE A MISSING PET REPORT*

Eric T.

1 month ago

Yeah it's an excellent idea. I will create some flyers and ask about seeing a gray 8 month old cockatiel with a gray mohawk.

Christina F.

1 month ago

For Timmy’s people: If you have not already, please post flyers in the area where Timmy went missing, and knock on doors. Not everyone is on-line and/or a member of Nextdoor and/or subscribed to Pawboost. You might also ask folks to check their security monitors, if they have cameras... Might capture something useful in the footage. I hope to read a positive update on Timmy soon.

Timmy is Missing in Sunnyvale, CA

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