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By Diane Forrest
My husband loved birds.
Every year for Christmas he always got some type of bird gift. He got feeders, books, there is a clock
sitting behind my computer screen that chimes with a different bird call every
hour. Not long after we were married, he adopted two cockatrices. He would spend hours watching them, and
trying to each them to talk. He would
put a seed on his lips so they could pluck it off and eat.
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After his injury, the care and cleaning after them became
too much for him, and since I worked 12 hours a day, I was not able to help, so
he was forced find another home for them.
However his love for birds never diminished. He could be found every winter keeping the
many bird feeders in our back yard full of food. I still see his love for birds all around the
house. One of the last gifts he got the
Christmas before he died is a small red bird statue that is covered with
feathers. I look at it every night.
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When I picked out the plot at the cemetery for his final
resting place, I chose the one right across from the pen that houses
peacocks. It is also next to the
beautiful duck pond, and nearly every time I visit I can see the ducks walking
around the area.
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Today is National Bird day. National Bird Day was established by bird
activists. It calls upon people to recognize the plight of captive birds. It
also draws attention to exploitation of birds in the U.S. pet industry. On this
day, organizers suggest we reflect upon the conditions of birds held in
captivity. Taking care of birds is a
big responsibility. They have to be fed
a proper diet, and their area must be cleaned constantly.
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For more information about National Bird Day, and ways
you can help educate others visit this site:
http://www.nationalbirdday.com/
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