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I will add that if he has clipped wings- someone may actually be missing him. If he's illegal in the area - the owners are likely very limited in ways to advertise to get him back. Do try craigslist - both in the 'for sale' and "lost and found'.
I woke up at 5:15 am, but he was already awake. I put his cheerios and grain-based cat food and water into the dog crate last night so he can get used to going in there. It's a very small yard, so we'll see...