The Power of Words: Feathered Frenzy

While we may speak ‘human’ to our companion birds, they often respond back in ‘human’ language too. Sometimes they get syntax wrong, or say something off color at inappropriate times, we should never underestimate the level of which parrots in particular understand what we say and mimic it back to us.

Sherr’s May ’24 Feathered Frenzy column provides a glimpse into how she, Zack and Bubbles interacted and worked through a stressful time recently. Talking with one another, across species, is not as lost in translation as non-parrot owners may think!

Birdie Heroes: Feather Fun

To usher in the new year, let’s start with a fun word search highlighting Birdie Heroes! Test your birdie hero knowledge in our inaugural 2024 Feather Fun word search!

Happy New Year Everybirdie, all the best to our feathered and human followers in 2024!

Happy New Year Everybirdie! Wishing all our feathered and human followers a very happy, healthy and adventurous 2024!

Hello Babies!

Baby Green-Wing Macaws (Norfolk UK) have finally taken their rightful place in the aviary after a few months of hiding in the nest box!

How Birds Trained Me: Feathered Frenzy

Every parront eventually realizes that, despite what we may think, our birdie companions train us just as much as we (think) we train them.

Sherri’s September ’23 Feathered Frenzy column describes the numerous, wonderful ways we can learn from our feathered companions while also gaining a better understand of what they’re trying to teach us – and yes – train us to do!

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Weekly tips & tricks for your garden and home!

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by Michael Cook

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Photography by Mark Pouley

Seagroves Walks

Notes and photographs of my morning walks at Seagroves Farm Park in Apex, NC.