Pretty Girl

Bingo was my pet bird - 1 of 6 cockatiels that I owned for a number of years. She died recently at the age of 17 (so we think). She had a very good life and lived a long time. She was a great companion bird. If anyone is ever thinking of getting a bird as a pet, but do not want to invest in a large parrot, I do suggest the cockatiel. They make a wonderful pet, and unlike the small birds that don't really interact with people, this variety does. They actually see you, the human, as a part of their flock. Some whistle, some talk, and most will offer the back of their heads for some soft scratching/preening from their human flock-mate.

I was sad to lose Bingo, and as I said, she was the last of the 6 that I owned. Each one had their own personality and each one interacted with me on a different level. Bingo had surgery when she was young which is very risky on a bird. But she pulled through like a trooper and was back to her old self in no time. We developed a stronger bond because of that time, I think, and we remained good friends until the very end.

I don't like to say goodbye, as I believe we see those that we have loved and lost when we, too, leave this world. So all I will say to Bingo, and to the other birds as well,  is "I'll see you again on the other side."