A few days ago I featured a post about how Popeye supplemented his strength by rubbing the Whiffle hen's head in his pre-spinach days and wanted to point out that today's post is about a real bird named Magic. Magic is (was?) a Senegal parrot who had a knack for lock picking. His elderly owners acquired him as a chick 22 years ago and when they left for vacation their daughter was in the process of transferring Magic to her home to care for him in her parents absence. Knowing of his ability at lock picking they had secured the cage door with two locks but when they arrived and opened the car door Magic soared out and was gone. The daughter and her husband frantically called to Magic and tried to lure him with food,they also posted signs with his picture,but they are afraid he met a violent end with the Magpies. I've had birds and once they are domesticated they lack the skills necessary to survive on their own. I can only hope that Magic is an exception and can be found and reunited with his family.
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