Blue-yellow budgie lost near Catawba Science Center
Description
Yesterday around 3pm I lost my blue-yellow budgie near the Catawba Science Center parking lot on 3rd Ave NE in Hickory. It's a small parakeet with cobalt-blue wings, a yellow chest, and a white face. He has a tiny white patch on his left wing and a small notch in his tail for identifying him. He's very tame and usually sits on my shoulder when I'm home; a quick whistle will usually bring him close. This bird was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me, so I’m really hoping to find him. If you spot him, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll come pick him up as soon as I can.
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