Lavender’s latest It’s A Birb Thing comic finds Cheeks being the sassy little Cockatiel we all know and love!
Click here to see what Cheeks is up to!
Such a Helpful Birdie… or Not!
Morty has ratcheted up his mischievousness of late, turning his whimsy from the demonic Alexa to his mom. Poor mom Diana, her moments of relaxation and contemplation on the couch have now become minutes of constant taunts from Morty.
Check out Morty’s May Beneath the Cage Grate article to find out just how far he goes to have his mom at his beckon call!
We’ve Come A Long Way Birdies!
Sherri’s Feathered Frenzy article for May touches on the keys for raising and nurturing healthy, happy companion birdies: finding a good avian veterinarian! These individuals hold incredible fountains of knowledge and advice. 
From diet considerations and vitamin deficiencies to clean air and toy rotation, Sherri’s article is an important read for all parronts! Click here to read the May edition of Feathered Frenzy.
Zack would also like to wish everybirdie happy Cinco de Mayo day!
Happy Earth Day
Happy Easter from The Roost
Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Easter. 
Butterbredt Spring Weekend Campout: 27-28 April, 2019, 8:30 a.m. — SANTA MONICA BAY AUDUBON SOCIETY BLOG
On Saturday and Sunday, 27-28 April, we will hold our annual spring camping weekend at the Butterbredt Spring Wildlife Sanctuary and the riparian habitat of Kelso Creek, surrounded by the high desert. Birds we will see are desert residents – hummingbirds, roadrunners, owls, thrashers, and orioles for example – spring migrants (some years we see […]
Evidence of rabbits in UK in Roman times, say academics — BBC News – Science & Environment
Well there ya go, I didn’t know rabbits were native to Spain and France, not the UK!
Tests on a bone, found in West Sussex, show for the first time the animal was alive in the first century AD.
via Evidence of rabbits in UK in Roman times, say academics — BBC News – Science & Environment
Decline in curlew birds as farming ‘destroys habitat’ — BBC News – UK
The number of curlews in Wales has dropped by 80% since 1990 with farming practices partly to blame, a charity has said.
RSPB Cymru has called for farmers to be rewarded for creating suitable habitats for the bird when a new payments scheme comes into force after Brexit.
It is estimated only 400 breeding curlew pairs are left in Wales.
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) said nature should not be prioritised at the expense of the rural economy.
RSPB Cymru has been working on National Trust-owned land in Ysbyty Ifan, Conwy county, to restore curlew habitats.
It claims the bird’s decline was due, in part, to farming practices.
“[It is linked to] how hay is harvested as silage earlier on in the year, but there’s also been a decline in invertebrates, which is food for the curlew,” said Sabine Nouvet, an ecologist with the trust in Snowdonia and Llyn.
The Welsh Government has consulted on proposals for the agricultural payments system – due to replace the Common Agriculture Policy – and will consult further later this year.
via Decline in curlew birds as farming ‘destroys habitat’ — BBC News – UK
News On The Wing – April ’19 Edition
From tree netting to saving the Komodo Dragon, our April News On The Wing is chalk full of all the current wildlife and nature preservation news!
News On The Wing is comprised of information gathered from across social media. It’s purpose is to share info, start conversations and encourage active participation in the protection of our natural world! We hope you enjoy the April edition!
If you have a story or issue you’d like highlighted in News On The Wing, please send a DM to us on Twitter @TheRoost10
Mastering the Fluff & Fold
K
eito is often enlisted (begrudgingly) to help mom with the laundry.
Assuming her duties on the Fluff & Fold assembly line for about 2 minutes, she then makes a beeline for the linen closet to chortle at me – probably telling me to go fluff & fold myself no doubt!
Pretty in Pink!
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