Where all the bird news comes to roost!
This is a down period between my 50/50/50 trips which will not resume until I head off to some of the prairie states in September. While not as goal oriented as in previous years, I have been filling in some Washington species not yet seen in 2019 and also chasing some special birds hoping to […]
via Birding and Chasing Here and There…and Ending with an (Un)Common Ringed Plover. — blairbirding
Mallard This is Leo the duck — ” I’m the king of the pond!!” © HJ Ruiz – Avian101
Highlights from this month’s issue of News On The Wing include:
Audubon Society – @audubonsociety
Dr. Amir Khalil has led rescue operations and created sanctuaries around the world for 20 years. In April, he embarked on his biggest mission: saving animals from a struggling zoo in the Gaza Strip.(Image credit: Said Khatib/AFP/Getty Images)
via ‘I’m Just For Animals’: The Veterinarian Who Rescues Animals From Conflict Zones — News : NPR
By Lavender
In September’s issue of It’s A Birb Thing , see how Cheeks reacts to an age-old question asked of a trusty mirror.
Sherri Moorer’s latest Feathered Frenzy article provides timely advice on what to do if you suspect your feathered companion is suffering from allergies. Yes, birds do get allergies, just like us!
After taking Zack to the vet and finding out he was suffering with allergies, Sherri shares with readers the vet’s advice on reducing Zack’s exposure to potential allergens.
Sherri shares some sound tips for ensuring our companion birds live in healthy environments where the air is as clean and free of air pollutants as possible. As with asthma in humans, it’s important that you make sure your home is clean and healthy to keep everybody – and everybirdie – healthy, and happy!
Read Sherri’s September issue of Feathered Frenzy here.
In the September edition of Beneath The Cage Grate, Morty enlists Alexa and Roomba in an effort to do something nice for mum as she continues on her recovery journey from recent surgery. 
The plan, whilst well thought out and brilliant, hits a few (predictable?) snags, with Morty left to once again ponder his relationship with technology… and tomatoes.
Don’t miss Morty’s latest comedic take on life with Alexa and sidekick Roomba. Head on over to Morty’s page now for some Sunday afternoon chuckles!
As the Southern Hemisphere approaches spring, the north is getting into autumn. This marks an important time for bird migration. Migration is the regular seasonal movement, often north and south, undertaken by many species of birds. Bird movements include those made in response to changes in food availability, habitat, or weather. Thank you to all…
via Top 25 Wild Bird Photographs of the Week: Migration — National Geographic Society Newsroom
“Despite concerted efforts and investments, the condition of the Great Barrier Reef has declined since 2014, and this is largely due to the impacts from climate change,” the main scientist said. (Image credit: William West /AFP/Getty Images)
via Australia Says Great Barrier Reef Has ‘Very Poor’ Outlook, Climate Change To Blame — World : NPR
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Notes and photographs of my morning walks at Seagroves Farm Park in Apex, NC.
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