Keeping the Planet Healthy

Conservation International states that humans rely on nature. I believe this with my whole heart. And I know that it doesn’t take much to throw the balance of nature out of whack. Look at the past, when the pesticide known as DDT caused so much harm to important birds like eagles and condors. Let us learn from that past experience.

Special Needs Birds and Their Care

If you open your home to birds, especially parrots, who have some condition that makes them less desirable as a pet, you come to understand the drive of the life force, the ability to survive that makes Special Needs creatures so endearing. These birds become easy to write about because of the positive energy they embody.

Making Friends with Corvids

Crows and ravens are the smartest non-parrot birds around. Studies have shown that they recognize people by face, they know where the food is, and they know who helps them to get to it. They use tools. They protect their own.

Nursery News

Watch this space for a new adventure in hand feeding tiny parrots. That’s right, parakeets, or budgies, are actually small parrots, as are lovebird and cockatiels. I’ve never attempted to hand feed a budgie before because if you work with them enough, you can easily tame them. They are awesome birds for first-time owners.