- "Rio 2"; in 3D ,opens April '14! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmB5KiHsudg Thanks to Parrot Haven Cockatiels. Deadline.com reported that Jesse Eisenberg has signed up to reprise his role as Blu; and moreover a 20th Century Fox spokesman said that the studio is interested in turning "Rio" into a franchise "Rio 2" (Fox) - COMING ON APRIL 11 2014 IN 3D - YouTube --Rio 3D - Clip No. 2 - YouTube
- Bald Parrot Among New Species Discovered in the Amazon Basin ... Another fascinating article from Frank Indiviglio; who also reports,"And now for the bad news: A study by ornithologists from Birdlife International and Charles Darwin University has established that 279 bird species have become extinct over the past 500 years, with the rate of extinctions increasing in recent decades. Agricultural and mining expansion has replaced hunting and introduced species as the main cause of extinctions. Conservation efforts have turned the tide in some cases, but not to the degree that had been hoped…recovery goals set by the International Convention on Biological Diversity have, of necessity, been moved from 2010 to 2020."
-The Roaming Parrot is a new organization which purports to document and rate parrot rescues and pet stores across the country. And not everyone is happy about it. Right-To-Flight Elite Rehabilitative Exotic Bird Sanctuary says, " I don't particularly agree with those kinds of standards for an 'agency' that decides if all of the rescues/sanctuaries in the U.S. are 'reputable' and up to 'their' set standards. In one of their statements they say (paraphrased) 'If someone will not let us in to check them out it speaks volumes about how they operate.' I guess meaning that if a rescue/sanctuary will not allow them to come in and investigate then said rescue/sanctuary automatically gets a bad rating. For me and the permanent-resident sanctuary we operate, well, we are self-governed, we do not take donations, we are self-funded, we do not adopt out and in my opinion no one but the people that entrust us with their birds have any right to stick their nose in our business."
- Trivia time: From late 19th to the early 20th century, many Chinese to kept ceramic parrot tiles perched on their roofs. The more parrot tiles, the more important the resident. They were also placed on government buildings but no building could have more than nine. It was believed that parrots would bring a positive energy (chi) to the dwelling. In Chinese history in the art of feng shui, parrots were thought to be a source of opportunity bringing positive energy and keeping the negative away. From Spikey LeBec (we suspect with the assistance of Sally Blanchard).
- Feral Amazon parrots in south Texas Green Parrots, Texas. - Texas Escapes and Video -- Deadly Virus Pushes Parrots to Brink of Extinction ... come to us courtesy of Karen Wingrove's "Winged Things" online newsletter.
- Speaking of speaking birds: Mike Dalton will be speaking at the 20th Annual Conference of the Comparative Cognition Society during early March in Melbourne, Florida about talking birds and "passive speech research." www.ParrotSpeech.com -- Lara Joseph takes her avian training and enrichment program on the road to Wheaton College Science Center; Norton MA on Sat. 4/6 from 9-3. Sign up deadline is 3/23. Tickets are $30. Wheaton students free but must reserve in advance. Sponsors include Southwick Zoo, Parrot Emporium and Wheaton College. Contact jess.n.beck@gmail.com or call (508) 736-9613. http://larajoseph.com/LaraJoseph/A_Day_With_The_Trainer.html
- Growing Feathers: Picking Plucking Barbering Destruction Mutilation. The heartbreak of many a parrot owner. From Kathy Pierce.
- New nonprofit organization helps financially strapped bird owners with veterinary bills, etc. http://helpingwings.tripod.com/ From Arlene Levin.
- Getting a parrot may not be a great idea, as Patricia Sund explains.Decisions « Parrot Nation
- The birds and beasts: Who let the dog; errr, cockatoo out?: Jan 29, 2013 12:32am Thanks to Dawn Korpalski. -- Parrot Excited After Seeing Squirrel - YouTube From Elke Hanna.
-In lieu of natural sunlight, birds need full spectrum lighting to maintain proper nutrition and aid in the digestion of vitamins. Birds have a fourth cone in their eyes, enabling them to see ultraviolet colors, when provided full spectrum lighting. Sunlight and artificial sources of light are measured by color temperature and rendering. The sun at noon daylight is about 5500 degrees Kelvin (K). Natural light provides warmth and brings out color intensity that fluorescent lighting rarely mimics. Full Spectrum 15 Watt Spiral Compact Bulb emits the same color temperature as the sun at high noon.Natural daylight is also measured at a color rendering index (CRI) of 100, which shows the vibrance and intensity of colors in and around our environment. Full Spectrum Bulb have a CRI of 91, and will bring out colors in your bird's feathers that you may not have even known existed from fluorescent light. Other advantages: Prepares bird for seasonal changes, strengthens immune system, lowers obsessive/compulsive behavior frequencies, relieves psychological distress, mimics natural environment, maintains constant environmental temperature, aids visual acuity and increases the longevity of your feathered friend. Thanks to Dawn Korpalski.
- Food for thought: "There is only one food that I feel comfortable feeding my birds and that is Totally Organics. It is the only really organic parrot diet on the market. My parrots always have that in one bowl and I feed mashes, glop, with fresh veggies, etc every day. if you are not familiar with Totally Organics you can go to my site to read my reviews of the product," says former "Bird Talk" contributor Sally Blanchard.https://companionparrotonline.com/Totally_Organics.html; who also says nuts to peanuts. peanuts www.companionparrotonline.com -- Sprouting For Healthier Birds - Land of Vos From Feathered Sanctuary.
- Rescue me: Abandoned Cockatoo Adopted by Foster Parrots and Animal ...Diane Dwyer. -- Chico the blue-front Amazon is looking for someone with lots of patience and possibly Amazon experience. He has some fear issues to work through. He will take treats from you. With treat motivation and patience he may possibly work through these issues. If you are interested in Chico please contact the Center for Avian Adoption, Rescue and Education at 701-293-3833. CAARE is located at 2202 2nd Ave E, Suite D, West Fargo, ND. — with Caare Nd.-- Fundraiser for Feathered Sanctuary, now through 2/28/13 raised almost $700.00 last year!!! 20% of sales will be donated to Feathered Sanctuary and they will raffle off $50.00 worth of toys on 3/1 for those who participated! Free shipment for those who are too far away to pick up http://stores.grahamsparrottoycreations.com/StoreFront.bok-- Drink coffee and help feathered sanctuary exotic bird rescue - RaiseMoneyForPets.com
- A parrot was found on Ledgeview Dr. in Gonic,NH - unidentified species but uniform green in coloration.. Please contact the Rochester Police Dep't. at 603-330-7128.
- Congratulations to Flapping Feathers' Linda Costello on winning third place in the "Bird Talk" 2013 Annual photo contest. ng from now until Thursday, 2/7 (Midnight EST). www.LifeWithAlexMovie.com
- Super Pet Expo 2/8 - 10 Edison, NJ - NJ Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ - Fri. 4-9, Sat 10- 7, Sun 10-5 - 301-564-4050 lizmasich@allshowservices.com
- Deb Coco Henderson will be at set up at TSC (Tractor Supply) in Wabash, IN this Saturday with a few of her birds from 10-2.
- Arizona Aviculture Society's monthly meeting is Sat. 2/9 at Faith United Methodist Church, 8640 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Social period at 7:00 p.m.; meeting Begins at 7:30 p.m.
- San Jose (CA) Bird Mart Sun. 2/10, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose Gateway Hall; 9:30-3.
- Greater Charlotte Cage Bird Society (after Valentine’s Day) Spring Bird Expo & Sale is Sat. 2/16 9-4 and Sun, 2/17 9-2. Door Prize of $100.00 to be given away on Sunday at 11! Admission is free. At: The North Carolina Army National Guard, 300 Sixth Street, Belmont, NC.- Feb 16 - 17 Belmont, NC - Sat 9 - 4, Sun 9-2 pm - 704-812-8283 - gccbs@bellsouth.net
- "Australian Bird Keeper"'s next issue comes out 2/15..
- Backyard Galah Cam • Index page Thanks to Viki Bullock.
-Win fabulous prizes: http://parrottroopers.chipin.com/200-value-pluckers-persuasionparrot-troopers-feb-raffle-basket --Enter every day to win a free 23 oz bag of Goldenfeast Goldn'obles all natural bird food Click ♥ http://goo.gl/LO3Ev ♥ WindyCityParrot .com
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