The temperature was hovering a little below minus 20 C (a degree or so below 0) as the sun was rising this morning. At the entrance to Mount Royal Cemetery I passed a group of hardy souls, shivering as they prepared to take part in the annual Christmas Bird Count. The counts began at the beginning of the 20th century when American ornithologist, Frank Chapman, looking for a way to counter what was then an American tradition, a Christmas bird "shoot.) The first Montreal count was held 1931... Read Full Story
Inconsiderable more than a month after the International Bird Rescue Center in Cordelia received a large number of unusal guests, volunteers at the center said goodbye to their feathered friends. Thirty-one rare ibis birds that had been rescued in late July from a Yolo Province farmer’s field that was about to be plowed under were released into the wild at the Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area near Davis. “It’s the graduation, you know. It’s the bonus,” said Monte Merrick who helped rehabilitate... Read Full Story
The Ultimate Guide To Raising Parrots - Parrots Secrets Guide For Guide: http://parrotssecrets.blogspot.com Introduction: These are the Parrot "secrets" pet stores don't want you to know! "Who Else Wants to Quickly and Easily Have the Perfect Parrot: Healthy, Happy, and Thriving For Years to Come?" Some amazing facts about parrot care... and why you shouldn't even think about getting a parrot until you read every word of this letter! Parrots get sick easily. In fact, most parrots in... Read Full Story
Rufous Hummingbird, specie selasphorus rufus, is a diminutive hummingbird, anent 8 cm extended with a long, straight and very slender bill. The female is slightly larger than the manlike. The fully developed manful, shown in the photo, has a white breast, rufous face, upperparts, flanks and tail and an iridescent orange-red throat piece of material (gorget). Some males hold some blooming on back and/or crown. The female has green upperparts, white underparts, some iridescent orange down in... Read Full Story
Be careful with this cage! My senegal parrot got its toe caught in the cage were it joins together. Tore its nail and bleed for several hours before I got it to stop. If you use this cage you need to look it over to make sure there are no places for your bird to get caught-up parrot cage The cage arrived damaged in two places. When assembled the cage was very unstable and had open parts on the top and sides where the parrot could get stuck. About Brand New Parrot Bird Cage Cages Dome W/stand... Read Full Story
Nice cage Just what we were looking for. The price was half of what we would have paid at the pet store. I gave this product 5 stars even though it comes with only a picture of the cage and no assembly instructions. Pretty basic assembly. About Brand New Parrot Bird Cage Cages Play W/Stand On Wheels 20x20x 58 *Antique Silver* detail Amazon Sales Rank: #17625 in Kitchen & Housewares Color: White Brand: Xtreme-Cage Dimensions: 58.00" h x 20.00" w x 20.00" l, Features Large swing out door (12... Read Full Story
Anna’s Hummingbird, specie calypte anna, is a medium-sized hummingbird. These birds are sheeny new on the espouse and grey below with green flanks. Their bill is long, straight and willowy inadequate. The grown or grown-up perso male has a glossy red crown and throat and a dark train file. Anna’s is the exclusive hummingbird kind with a red crown. Females and juveniles have a green garland, a wan cheerless throat with some maroon marking, and a dark tail with white tips. Their breeding... Read Full Story
Avian enthusiasts were shaken to hear news of Alex's passing. Alex was a remarkable African Grey parrot who forever changed perceptions about avian intelligence. Dr. Irene Pepperberg worked extensively with Alex and the results were startling, showing that parrots are far more than just mimics. In my HubPage Alex The Famous African Grey Parrot Has Passed Away , I detail Alex's remarkable cognitive ability. Now, there's a new book, entitled Alex and Me , chronicling Pepperberg's experiences... Read Full Story
Brand New Parrot Bird Cage 18"x14"x66" W/Stand On Wheels *Black* 18 x 14 x 66 inches 6844 Black With Stand On Wheels Do It YourSelf at http://diy-do-it-yourself.blogspot.com/ Read Full Story
New Parrot Bird Cage Plays W/Stand On Wheels 20x20x58 *Black* Product Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 58 inches Do It YourSelf at http://diy-do-it-yourself.blogspot.com/ Read Full Story
