Wild Parrots at Home

Lots of birds in the local sky are what we might term exotics. Parrots of various species have been spotted all over the US, the UK, and parts of Europe. These birds are nearly extinct in some of their native lands but are thriving here. How they got here, why they are doing well, and what species we have makes for an interesting story.

The Princess Approves

My dog Astrid is the princess of the house. The African Gray parrot, Bo Dangles, is the queen. Maynard, DYH Amazon, is the jester. So when a friend asked me to hand feed her Princess of Wales chicks, I figured they would fit right in.

The Lovebird Caper

I’m downsizing. Really, I am. And the reason I have 10 more birds than I did at this time last month is mere happenstance. I am too kind-hearted, too in love with birds, and too crazy to really set my goals and stick to them. Let me explain.

The Story of Honey Bun

One of several jobs I do for my bird club is monitor and answer the club emails. A member of the public didn’t know who to contact to rehome a cockatiel, so she reached out to the San Diego Audubon Society. I had just met the Audubon volunteer in March and of course I was happy to try to help the person with a cockatiel in need of a home. When I met the woman surrendering the bird, I was super impressed with her kind heart and thoughtfulness.