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Raptorman |
1997-2006 She was a good bird, loved her mommy (Monteen) and mommy loved her very much. 29 years is a VERY good lifespan for a raptor. 5 in the wild is average with 15-20 being exceptional. Monteen took her in as a chick that had been bullied by her clutchmates so badly, it left her unable to use her wing. The breeder was going to euthanize her, but Monteen took her and raised her up to live the best life she could without flight. This raptor that easily could mortally injure a person would ball up her talons and crawl up into Monteen's lap and make baby bird squeaky sounds. I knew she was old and was not doing well last week when I went by to visit, but the inevitable is never easy. She tried so hard to make her mommy proud by pretending to eat. I've had my beloved Roxy 32 years over half my life and I can only imagine how bad this is for Monteen. Monteen is hit hard by this and those of you who still keep up with her might wan to send condolences. It really means a lot to her.  ____________________________ Eeewwww, don't touch it! Here, poke at it with this stick. | ||
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A Grateful American |
I am sorry to read this. You and Monteen's gracious offer to permit me to interact with the birds is still a memorable time to me. "the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא עוד | |||
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Not really from Vienna |
I’m sorry to hear this. Please give Monteen our condolences. | |||
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Member |
She did right by that bird, well done Monteen. Well done. ___________________ Company, villainous company hath been the spoil of me. | |||
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| Thank you Very little  |
Sorry to hear about Artemis, looks like a beautiful raptor, those are such cool birds. | |||
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Fool for the City |
What a beautiful bird. So sorry to read this. _____________________________ "A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government." George Washington. | |||
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Member |
Sad for you that the bird's life has ended after an amazing life. Let the bird soar in Heaven. U.S. Army 11F4P Vietnam 69-70 NRA Life Member | |||
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| A day late, and a dollar short  |
My condolences to you and Monteen.  ____________________________ NRA Life Member, MGO Annual Member | |||
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Honky Lips |
Condolences. _____________________________________________ Proverbs 3:31 "Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways." | |||
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Sorry to hear. She was beautiful. | |||
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| Member |
My condolences. End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles | |||
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Firearms Enthusiast |
So sorry for the loss. 29 years is a very long time connected to something you love and has loved you. We all are connected to our spouses and close family but we get so close and connect to our pets that have chosen to care for us by loving us back. I spend more time with my pets than my wife or other family members. I know loosing family is different but loosing my pets rips right through me. Hows is a good way to contact Monteen? | |||
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| Raptorman |
Monteen is on Facebook as herself and HawkTalk. Or there's her email. monteen@hawktalk.org https://hawktalk.org/ ____________________________ Eeewwww, don't touch it! Here, poke at it with this stick. | |||
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| Raptorman |
www.youtube.com/shorts/g29qZ3B4m20 ____________________________ Eeewwww, don't touch it! Here, poke at it with this stick. | |||
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fugitive from reality |
My condolences on the passing of your feathered friend. _____________________________ 'I'm pretty fly for a white guy'. | |||
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Member |
I saw this on her FB post. Very sad to hear. Artemis loved and was loved by Monteen. If you like religion, laws or sausage, then you shouldn't watch them being made. | |||
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| Like a party in your pants  |
My prayers go out. We have enjoyed our Parrot, Ziggy, for about 26 years now.I understand the loss, it truly is like loosing a family member, they are part of the family. To have taken Artemis in so many years ago and given him the life he had is bitter sweet. | |||
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| Firearms Enthusiast |
Thank you! | |||
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Member |
Long life. Raptor was well cared for. God bless them both. What am I doing? I'm talking to an empty telephone | |||
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| Member |
Sorry to hear this. My condolences. Beautiful bird! ARman | |||
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