Dec 15th, 2009

Today Petey was released five miles out into the ocean close to an artificial reef where other birds float on the water thanks to Wayne Barclay and his boat Reel Time. We have stuffed Petey so full of food she was really starting to make a mess of her enclosure. We are hoping that she will fly off on a strong breeze, but she could sit there for a couple of days before doing that.

Petey looked really happy to get out into the water. She jumped out of her cage and started flapping before she even hit the water. Then once she was in she started drinking the water and swimming about. We passed by her in the boat creating a few waves to see what she would do but she didn't take off. Only time will tell. Wayne said he would check on the bird as he goes fishing in that spot regularly. So if in a few days Petey is still floating around we will have to bring her back and find a home for her here.

Good luck Petey!