Look Wut I Got! (Scroller and Photo)

[monstersinthedungeon]

This is Screech.

For the last couple of months we've had a very diligent Tawny Frogmouth pair sitting on their nest close to the house.  We've watched with anticipation and were finally rewarded by seeing a little bundle of fluff popping his head out of the nest.

Then last weekend - DRAMA - I walked outside to see a massive monitor making his way towards the Tawny tree.  Screamed at hubby to come and help, we tried to avert disaster, but the monitor was way too fast for us and scaled the tree.  

Mumma Tawny was very panicked, as the monitor came closer to the nest she flew off into a nearby tree.  She gave me a look of absolute desperation HELP ME! (yes, she did!) but the nest/monitor were way too high for us to do anything.  Hubby tried to throw things at the monitor, but I stopped him as the monitor's life is no less precious than the chicks - I didn't want to see the monitor get toppled out of the tree and hurt or killed.  Plus hubby damn near hit my car with a rock. ;\

I put some eggs around the base of the tree so the monitor could see them, in a vain attempt to lure him away from the chick.  We had to go out briefly, so wished the Tawnys good luck.  Alas, when we came back, the nest was empty :_|

Went about our afternoon chores when suddenly I spotted baby Tawny!  Sitting on the ground next to the tractor.  We dropped everything, made him a makeshift nest and put it up in the tree, then caught him and put him in the nest.  We saw Mumma and Pappa Tawny watching nearby.

Cut down a long story, Bubba kept jumping out of his nest over the next three days and Mumma and Pappa abandoned him, so the decision was made to bring him inside to keep him safe from both the monitors and our dogs. (our four young ones would kill him). 

He will be released as soon as he can fly properly and learn to catch his own bugs (I am catching them for him at the moment).  He's all puffed up and hating me in the photo, that's a good thing, we don't want him imprinting on us. He's feeding really well though (I hate you, I hate you, yum, yum, more please, I still hate you). 

[monstersinthedungeon]

Our dear boy Tango was given his wings at 10am this morning.

We had him for an extra week and whilst he did have some goodish days, he also had some bad days and we realised we were being cruel and keeping him here for us.  He was able to enjoy some of his most favourite treats last night and this morning (I cooked him sausages and eggs for breakfast) and slipped away in my husband's and my arms up at the vet's this morning. He is so incredibly missed. :_|

I just feel numb.

Screech is doing just fine, still alternating his time between the tree and the trellis, and flying down to be fed each morning and night. However he is catching his own bugs as well, last night when I was locking up the chooks and he flew down beside me and snatched a bug. I hadn't even seen him fly down, hubby had to warn me not to step on him. 

Will post an updated pic soon.

[1966kelso]

😞

oh Monsters, I am so, so sorry. What a sad day for you.

[*pepe]

monsters i am so sorry you have lost tango. 😞

[serendipityricho]

Geez Monsters--a much loved family pet gone.

You could not have done any more.

Maybe Screech will help keep your mind off it.

take care........................Richo.

[tasfleur]

Oh Monsters, I am so very very sorry for the loss of Tango.  Wha ta wonderful life he had because of you and your family though, what a fabulous time thanks to you, he couldn't have asked for more.

No more pain or struggle for him xx ..  :-x

[mum*of*goldens]

So very, very sorry to read of the loss of your beloved Tango. My deepest sympathies to you during this sad time.

It’s Never Easy

It's never easy to say good-byes
When they speak to us with their eyes.
When their bodies are tired, weak and old,
And the love we've shared becomes pure gold.

The measure of friendship is put to the test,
When the showing is finished and it's time to rest.
From deep in their hearts their eyes will ask,
" Please ease my pain " - your most difficult task.

There's joy in the memories, treasure them all,
Winning a ribbon or chasing a ball.
So go now, you're free, to run and to play,
Where the sun always shines, day after day.

For the Master you serve now is gracious and fair,
And he'll love you and guide you until I am there.

[debra9275]

So sorry monsters, but I'm glad you were both there with Tango

[sprinklespowerpuff]

I have been following your last journey with Tango, Monsters. It is so hard I know. My heart reaches out to yours. I join with all your many well-wishers in praying you will find comfort in even the smallest things. Cry as often as you need to and don't try to hold it back. Get as much rest as you can.   

[mainecoon1]

monster I am so sorry to hear about tango but am glad you were both there to say good by and that you got to spend an extra week with him.

[monstersinthedungeon]

Kelso, Pepe, Richo, Tas, Goldens, Debra, Sprinkles, Maine

Thank you so much for your lovely posts and kind words :-x

Although we still have seven doggies at home, Tango has left a huge hole and the place seems so quiet and empty without him. He was one of those very special dogs that you only get once or twice in a lifetime, so although I miss him dreadfully, I am trying to focus on the fact that we were so lucky to have him for as long as we did and he was pampered and loved and enjoyed life to the fullest.

RIP lovely boy.