In our August issue of It’s A Birb Thing, Cheeks decides that she’d rather play with her new toy – undercover, than listen to mom and go to sleep.
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Feathered Frenzy: Bird Brains: They’re Bigger Than You Think!
Sherri’s latest Feathered Frenzy article delves into the intelligence and perceptiveness of our parrot companions.
When someone says ‘bird brain’, they are actually describing a sentient being that can, and does, interact and react to their human and environmental surroundings in a way that is very similar to humans.
Sherri describes how Zack and Bubbles continually surprise and reassure her that they understand hers and hubby Rick’s struggles with life’s challenges – both in and outside the house.
Sherri’s article is a must-read for everyone living with a feathered companion.
To the PerchMobile Mum: Beneath the Cage Grate
In the August 2019 edition of Beneath the Cage Grate, Morty tells of a very trying July. He tells of his continued sparring with the distrustful Alexa, and his horror when he and his demonic roommate are left to terrorize the birdsitters when mum goes on a short ‘vacation’.
Find out how Morty manages to survive his mom’s brief absence, and rejoice with him when mum brings home a strange yet wonderful new riding gadget.
Another must-read from our resident quick-talking Grey!
Flickr — RV John
Pictures: No picture yet, can’t get login to Flickr but their status page says they are working on login problems so maybe later on today. Finally, Flickr up and going again. Here is another of the Hairy Woodpecker having a little drink. I am always surprise that I get so many birds at my birdbath […]
via Flickr — RV John
Meet the Model – Brian the Badger — Wildonline.blog
Say hello to Brian the Badger (Meles Meles) Despite being rarely seen during daylight hours ,Badgers are easily recognisable and widespread on the British mainland. The low set animal has a solid frame , black and white striped face with grey body hair and a lighter underside.With an average weight of 15 kg the Badger has […]
Should Rivers Have Same Legal Rights As Humans? A Growing Number Of Voices Say Yes — World : NPR
“Environmental personhood” was once considered a fringe issue, but several countries have granted rivers within their borders legal person status. Bangladesh became the latest in July.(Image credit: Munir Uz Zaman/AFP/Getty Images)
via Should Rivers Have Same Legal Rights As Humans? A Growing Number Of Voices Say Yes — World : NPR
Today is the Start of the UK Big Butterfly Count
Woodland Trust – @WoodlandTrust#Butterflies are in severe decline in the UK. Habitat loss, increasing levels of pollution and changing weather patterns have had a huge impact. Help
monitor the UK’s butterfly population by joining the Big #ButterflyCount! woodlandtru.st/BBHrv
Bird’s ID – American Flamingo — H.J. Ruiz – Avian101
American Flamingo The American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a large species of flamingo closely related to the greater flamingo and Chilean flamingo. It is the only flamingo that naturally inhabits North America. The American flamingo is a large wading bird with reddish-pink plumage. Like all flamingos, it lays a single chalky white egg on a […]
Female Banded Agrion — The Wilden Marsh Blog
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Diver Swims Alongside A Jellyfish That’s As Big As A Human — World : NPR
“It was the size of my body, and it was the best thing I’ve ever done,” says biologist and wildlife host Lizzie Daly.(Image credit: Dan Abbott/Wild Ocean Week / Screenshot by NPR)
via Diver Swims Alongside A Jellyfish That’s As Big As A Human — World : NPR
The Roost 