Possible Clues:

• Short in support, and that's astounding
• Remarkable bird, end of parrot caged
• Surprising or alarming
• Begin with the fish? That'll shake you
• Unexpected tidings firstly carried by bird
• It's a surprise to begin with the fish
• Remarkable bird given time inside
• Amazing bird concealing tail in nest
• What a surprise for the bird to come around tea
• Causing surprise