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8:44 AM · Feb 6, 2019
News On The Wing – March 2019 Edition
The March edition of News On The Wing is chock full of interesting and important information, collected from social media over the last month. Articles reflect wildlife and conservation issues affecting species and ecosystems around the world.
Some issues are hard and troubling while some, like the following from Twitter’s @scamperspets share an important message in a very endearing way.
“I think this little poem about one of our most fabulous native animals says everything needed about why the humble #hedgehog needs all of our love and care.”
So head on over to News On The Wing now and enjoy what we’ve gathered together for this month’s edition!
Check out our February Edition!
The Roost’s February ’19 edition has something for everybirdie:
- Morty is beak-deep in technological problems, again, with Alexa, but with help and commiseration from Rocco, Morty just might have a couple of (albeit hilarious) solutions!
- Cheeks’ latest comic strip provides a lesson on grooming.
- Bubbles and Zack help parront Sherri appreciate the value – and pitfalls, of modern digital technology.
- News on the Wing showcases a range of issues impacting wildlife and the environment from around the world, including articles on wildlife crime, wetlands conservation, the plight of the plover, and a celebration of penguins!
- Feather Fun provides an opportunity to test your virtual jigsaw puzzle solving skills as well as your word search acumen.
We hope everybirdie enjoys our February 2019 Edition and as always, we invite your feedback on anything you read on The Roost Online!
News on the Wing – February Edition
The February edition of News on the Wing brings together a collection of topics on wildlife conservation, wildlife crime, migratory birds, endangered species, bird evolution, bees, wild spaces, trees, spring, declining insect populations, and much more.
Click here to read through the latest collection of bird and wildlife news sourced from social media and the web.
Jigsaw Puzzle & Word Search Fun
Visit the Feather Fun page and try your hand – and eye, at an online jigsaw puzzle and a new Word Search game.
Good luck everybirdie!!
A Birdie’s Gotta Preen… and preen, and preen: It’s A Birb Thing
Visit It’s A Birb Thing to view Lavender’s latest Cheeks comic strip.
Beneath the Cage Grate – February edition
In his latest Beneath the Cage Grate column, Morty tells of a letter he recently received from Rocco, another African Grey who is having a very challenging time with a demonic Alexa.
Rocco’s Alexa keeps getting him into trouble, and if he can’t find a way to stave off his Alexa’s foul language and bad shopping habits, he’s going to find himself in a real pickle with his parront.
Click here to read Morty’s comical – yet practical, response to Rocco! And, find out what Morty asks of Rocco about eradicating the dreaded roomba from the house.
Valentine’s Day Birdie Love Photo Contest
Love is in the air! In honor of the day of love, The Roost is hosting a Valentine’s Day Birdie Photo Contest!
Three prizes up for grabs!
- 1st PRIZE
Gift bag containing chocolate for parronts, a large hanging birdie toy, a footie toy and a small chew/play toy. - 2nd & 3rd PRIZES
Small gift bag containing chocolate for parronts, one medium hanging toy and a footie or chew/play toy.
DEADLINE FOR POSTING/UPLOADING IS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13th at 4 P.M. EST (Toronto/New York time)
Enter via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram:
You can use any format – video, photo, cartoon, etc., showing your bird(s) in a Valentine’s Day theme. This can be a Valentine’s Day costume/ outfit, a photo using a Valentine filter, stickers, a video of your birdie saying ‘I love you’, a cartoon of your bird in a Valentine’s Day context, etc.
- ONE ENTRY PER PERSON / BIRD
- PROVIDE YOUR FIRST NAME AND YOUR BIRDIE’S NAME
To enter via Twitter, Facebook or Instagram:
- Twitter:
Post your photo/video/cartoon, etc., on Twitter AND USE HASHTAG #TheRoostValentinesDay
so we can track and add your entry to the contest. - Facebook:
Upload your photo/video/cartoon, etc., on your Facebook page AND TAG
Linda Pionus Sully
so we can track and gather all entries from Facebook. - Instagram:
Upload your photo/video/cartoon, etc., to your Instagram page AND TAG
theroostonlineAND USE HASHTAG
#TheRoostValentinesDay
so we can track and add your entry to the contest.
The winning entries will be drawn at random on February 14th and announced via The Roost Online, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!
Good luck everybirdie!
News on the Wing: New Year Edition
We’ve collected some of the best tweets and articles from around the globe for the new year’s edition of News on the Wing.
Click here to read about endangered birds, new conservation efforts, the decline of a Mexico City amphibian cultural icon, and how your old Christmas tree can provide winter shelter and a feeding area for backyard birds.
Endangered Parrots Word Search
Our first game for 2019 is an Endangered Parrots word search submitted by regular contributor Tiellover.
Grab your pencil, head on over to the Feather Fun page and enjoy some down time with this entertaining yet informative word game.
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