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August 2, 2020

Tips from a Second-Favorite Human: Feathered Frenzy

It’s hard to accept, but sometimes we’re not our bird’s favorite human. Often, with more than one person in a household, companion birds choose one person who they like best, bonding with that individual in a strong, special way.

This doesn’t mean the ‘second favorite’ person isn’t liked, it’s just that the bond isn’t as strong.

But, there are ways to ingratiate yourself and become their close-to-favorite person. Sherri’s August Feathered Frenzy article provides tips on how to build trust and show that you respect that while you may not be their favorite human, you do love them and want to part of their cherished flock.

August 2, 2020

Bratbird: Beneath the Cage Grate

Morty’s latest escapade takes him on a mission to right the wrongs perpetrated by an errant little Goldfinch who’s wreaking havoc in mum’s garden.

Morty confronts this pipsqueak and demands it refrain from damaging any more of mum’s beloved plants.

However, Bratbird’s reaction to Morty’s plea only inflates his feathers! See how Morty deals with this little upstart in the August issue of Beneath the Cage Grate.

July 19, 2020

A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music — Environment : NPR

Ten artists from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean recorded tracks using birdsong from their country, with all profits of the vinyl and digital release going to bird conservation projects.(Image credit: Courtesy of the artist)

via A New Album Turns The Sound Of Endangered Birds Into Electronic Music — Environment : NPR

July 19, 2020

Composition in Bird Photography: How to Go Beyond the Portrait — All About Birds

Originally posted April 2009; updated July 2020. A quarter century ago, when being a published bird photographer was still a dream for me, the leader of the local nature photography club, Mike Hopiak, gave me some valuable advice: “A great nature photographer tells you something about your subject, besides how pretty it is.” Surf through…

via Composition in Bird Photography: How to Go Beyond the Portrait — All About Birds

July 19, 2020

Floods Put Residents And Vulnerable Wildlife At Risk In India’s Assam — World : NPR

Heavy rains in the northeastern region have caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 80 people. Workers are also rushing to save species including the greater one-horned rhino. (Image credit: Anupam Nath/AP)

via Floods Put Residents And Vulnerable Wildlife At Risk In India’s Assam — World : NPR

July 19, 2020

GALAH (Cacatua roseicapilla) — Living in Nature

Back to the archives for today’s post. I was looking/listening to bird calls on YouTube late last night and came across one that highlighted 10 of the most beautiful cockatoos in the world and was surprised to discover that 8 of them came from Australia. It reminded me of the Galahs I have seen in […]

via GALAH (Cacatua roseicapilla) — Living in Nature

July 19, 2020

Garden Diary July: Quirky Plants — Piglet in Portugal

For this week’s Six on Saturday, I have focused on a selection of ‘quirky’ plants. Yes, I am running a little close to the wire timewise as I decided to wait to include pictures of the glorious Epiphyllum Oxypetalum (Queen Of The Night) which only flowers in the dark. Each sweet-scented bloom only lasting one […]

via Garden Diary July: Quirky Plants — Piglet in Portugal

July 19, 2020

NORFOLK ISLAND PINES (Araucaria heterophylla) – ALTONA — Living in Nature

I fully intended to get back to posting daily since I returned to my old riverside apartment, but got caught up in lockdown restrictions and tedious emailing/phoning back and forth trying to organize food supplies and medical appointments, so am a bit slow off the mark (so to speak). Seems some of our restrictions are […]

via NORFOLK ISLAND PINES (Araucaria heterophylla) – ALTONA — Living in Nature

July 1, 2020

The Hairy Truth About Preening: It’s A Birb Thing

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In the July edition of It’s A Birb Thing, Cheeks finds herself a bit tangled up.

by Lavender

July 1, 2020

The Unique Life of Parrot-Hood: Feathered Frenzy

Zack and Bubbs Silly 9-2019 Living with parrots is a lot different then living with other species like dogs or cats. As all parronts know, our birdies have big personalities, and we parronts make a host of accommodations to ensure we keep our feathered companions happy, healthy – and occupied!

In this edition of Feathered Frenzy, Sherri explores some of the lifestyle changes – perhaps better stated, adaptations, she and Rick have made to keep Zack and Bubbles entertained and feeling as integral members of the flock.

Because, they’re worth it!!!