In fact, the Ringwraith's arrival soon alerted Radagast, who had been enjoying life in Mirkwood. The birds and beasts Khamûl had frightened away watched the blazing camp from afar, and after that piercing scream, they passed the news to Radagast, who had been so absorbed in smoking and racing about that he had fallen out of contact.
Unlike Saruman, who was obsessed with power, or Gandalf, whose heart was set on returning to Valinor, Radagast the Brown Wizard took a keen interest in the plants and animals of Middle-earth. He especially enjoyed driving his rabbit sled through Mirkwood, with its lush vegetation and abundant wildlife-naturally, only through the parts untouched by darkness.
As a result, it was not always easy for the White Council or his other colleagues to find this Brown Wizard. He spent most of his time roaming Middle-earth, enjoying himself rather than staying home. Of course, that did not mean Radagast neglected his mission. He simply preferred, to some extent, to enjoy life, and he was exceptionally honest and true to his word.
Long ago, Radagast had promised Saruman that he would help monitor every movement of Sauron's servants between the Golden Iris River and the Golden Iris Marsh. He had diligently carried out Saruman's request, sending out birds and beasts friendly to him.
In truth, Gandalf knew far more about birds than Radagast did, and the birds respected Gandalf more as well. But Gandalf the Grey was always busy and rarely stayed anywhere for long outside the Shire. Building bonds with birds took a great deal of time, so sometimes they preferred Radagast's company, especially around the Dark Forest.
After receiving the news, Radagast personally visited the site of Allen's battle with Khamûl in the dead of night. He saw the dead Fell Beast and the