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As the crow flies While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping at my chamber door. — Edgar Allen Poe, The Raven
Neil did some research online, and with a little bit of previous experience as a bird owner, he started to care for Max. Neil nestled
Max into a basket with leaves and branches, and Neil and his girlfriend Christina fed Max a mashed up concoction of tuna, green peas,
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When we think of crows and ravens we often associate the dark and mysterious creatures with Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, swooping down on the masses and poking fear into helpless victims. They have appeared in a number of different mythologies throughout history and have been considered an omen of bad tidings. But on one sunny day in April 2013, Neil Burnett saw the innocence in such a creature, saving its life. As he was out by his trashcan, Neil noticed a small baby bird flopping and bouncing around, Neil’s cat noticed the creature as well. The cat perched up and was ready to pounce as Neil thought to himself, “Let nature runs its course.” but he did otherwise and quickly snatched up the baby crow. For the next few months Neil and his girlfriend Christina Zaenker raised the baby crow and they came up with the name Max. Neil studied Greek as an under grad at the University of Victoria and came up with the name Max based off the Greek word ‘Corax’, which means crow.
Neil Burnett plays the flute for his friend Max.
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boiled eggs and water. After four days of inside care, Max was hopping confidently and the couple decided to let him outside. They tied Max’s basket to a pulley system and hoisted the bird in the air during the day. This would have allowed Max to learn that he needed to fly in order to survive. Max grew up very fast and the “Time flew LOANS by,” said Christina. The baby CAS PAYDAY & CHEQUE bird was put into an open pen We Cash made of chickenPayday Loans Neil please bring: wire where • Government • Identification andCheques Christina taught Max to fly • Payroll Cheques of Income by gently tossing• Pay himstub uporinProof the air • Post Datedand Cheques • Blank Cheque or Pre-Authorize letting him interact with Max’s • Insurance family Cheques of crows.• Within Bank Statements two days • Personal Cheques • Proof ofparents Addresshad of being outside Max’s identified him and started to caw 554 Tranquille Roadat• Neil 778-470-0170 • www.easy and swoop and any curious visitors. Within six days Max was on the verge of flying. By October 2013, Max was with his murder, but would still interact with Neil. “These are very passionate creatures,” says Neil. His love for Max really shines and it’s clear that Max has a love and a bond to Neil and Christina. Max will land on Neil’s shoulder, picking at his glasses and ears. The crow would let visitors pet him, Max’s head bowed, eyes closed, almost dog like, with love and curiosity. Max is always around, all year long and lives within the neighbourhood. He swoops and says hello from afar, dives and dips, and almost laughs! The crow is one of the most intelli- continued on page 2
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