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Merlin has gone.

He hasnt been in the house the last 2 nights and hasnt been seen or heard from.

As he has never slept outside the house and we arent sure if he can even feed himself it looks like we will never see him again.

He was a lovely rook, we will miss him.

Bye bye Merlin.

Josh

I think Josh's entry about Merlin's departure was a little on thenegative side. He can feed himself, I saw him selecting insects fromamongst moss on the roof tiles just the other day, and now the frostsare over there is no reason why he shouldn't survive a night outdoors.He has recently spent time away from the farm on about three or fouroccasions and been missing for up to four hours. Before the rooksreturned en masse to the rookery, he was visited on several occasionsby a lone rook, who at the time he seemed to take little interest in.As time has gone on and the frantic romantics amongst the trees havebecome increasingly desperate, I believe his hormones have finallytaken over and he has gone off to do what rooks do! We can only hopethat one day he will return, even if only on a passing visit. Jo .

Right, Ok, if you say so Mum, I'm a little more inclined to think that we will never see him again, especially if he hasnt even popped in for cheese or egg in five days! Josh.

I feel certain Merlin has gone to find a mate and this was always the risk we took in letting him fly free, but I feel it was the right thing to do in his case.  I am at present preparing for any babies that may need help this year, particularly as we now have access to the foot of many more of the rookery trees. Jo

Thanks everyone for the sympathetic messages on FB. See "Merlin AWOL" in forums for a proper farewell note. Josh