Lost
Lost Avians in Western IL.
WIU campus area
Lost
listing
Posted
10 days
ago
Description
I was leaving the Western Illinois University campus in Macomb around 5:45 PM on Tuesday when two small birds slipped from my grip and disappeared into the trees by the University Union. They’re friendly—one is a pale grey cockatiel with a bright yellow crest, the other a green parakeet with a red cheek patch. I’ve checked nearby yards and asked a few neighbors, but there’s no sign of them. If you spotted two birds near the Macomb Town Square or along Lincoln Road, please share what you saw through the site—I’m hoping they’re close and safe.
Approximate last-seen location
WIU campus area
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