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News On The Wing: August 2019 Edition
This month’s edition of News On The Wing brings together a wide-ranging roundup of wildlife and environmental conservation and protection, gardening tips, and of course some cute animal photos. Grab a coffee, sit back, and catch up on what’s been happening in the world of wildlife and nature.
Here’s a sneak peak:
From the Audubon Society – @audubonsociety
There are 300 million fewer seabirds today than there were in 1950. Species such as Atlantic Puffins rely on fish to survive, but they often can’t find enough to eat. Stand up for the Forage Fish Conservation Act today: ow.ly/vvpt30oURML #SaveTheSeabirds
Stay Tuned… more to come
Stay tuned, we’re putting the finishing touches on our August News On The Wing and Wildlife Blog Watch updates!
In the meantime, how ’bout a brain teaser – good luck (hee hee)!
It’s A Birb Thing: Playtime is Anytime!
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.
by Lavender
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
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 […]
Bluebird Chick — RV John
Pictures: Here is a Bluebird Chick either Western or Mountain, not sure which. Weather: It has been getting pretty warm(up near 90). The rain is coming almost every day but they are very short and not very hard however it cools it off a bit during the rain, which feels very nice indeed. Night Folks
Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week: July — National Geographic Society Newsroom
Birds are admired for their beauty, songs, and the grace of their ability to fly and most importantly birds are admired for the role they play in the ecosystem. Yes, birds contribute to the environment directly and indirectly. This is often called “Ecosystem Services”. Many ecologically important plants require pollination by birds, and some birds…
via Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week: July — National Geographic Society Newsroom
The Roost 