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This story isn't fictional but true to life...
One morning about 7 years back, this cat of mine was dancing around a cupboard. "I have something to show you!!" was written all over her face. As I looked inside I freaked - the cat had dragged in one of the native birds from outside. There wasn't blood all over the place, but it was obvious one of the wings was injured. That cat of mine was in the bad books and was shut in one of the other bedrooms!
My friend I was sharing with and I wrapped this quiet, sweet little bird in a towel and popped her in a box. Taking her to the RSPCA (animal rescue) we asked if there was anything that could be done, but were told there wasn't.
The bird is a Noisy Miner. They are not the native to the area and are actually predatory to other birds that are native to the region. They will steal the other birds nests and food - so other native birds eventually die off.
This poor little one was going to have to be put down. Sad but necessary and I left them to it. Still after that I kept a close eye on this cat of mine, and she is so slow and gawky with birds I like to think that the bird was injured before she was brought inside. Anyway, it has never happened again...
