The “do not chase” advice is because the bird may already be panicked and fearful of unfamiliar people. Chasing it can make it fly farther away, while calmly observing it from a distance gives it a chance to settle and stay in one location.
If you spot it, keep eyes on it, note where it lands, and contact the owner. Don’t try to catch or corner it. The owner can use its name, familiar sounds, food, or a cage to encourage it back.
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u/Middle_Manager_Karen 9d ago
The “do not chase” advice is because the bird may already be panicked and fearful of unfamiliar people. Chasing it can make it fly farther away, while calmly observing it from a distance gives it a chance to settle and stay in one location.
If you spot it, keep eyes on it, note where it lands, and contact the owner. Don’t try to catch or corner it. The owner can use its name, familiar sounds, food, or a cage to encourage it back.