There’s a cold front coming through. I had to wear a coat to take my dog Mattie out this morning. You might think this isn’t a very big deal as it’s now December. But I live just south of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the majority of my time is spent either in my work uniform, [...]
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It’s Brisk!
Posted in essays and articles, tagged African Grey, African Greys, animals, Bird Talk Writer, blogging about parrots, enrichment, Parker the Grey, Parrot, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, play gyms for parrots, taking care of parrots on December 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Feathers
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Uncategorized, tagged animals, Bird Blogs, Bird Talk Writer, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, Feathers, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, Peacocks, working at a zoo, zoo work, Zoos on September 14, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’ve settled into a schedule after the first week of experiencing what it was like to work as a Keeper. Once I undid the kinks and got the fish smell out of my hair, I began buckling down to photograph and write what I saw. I became this wandering individual on 66 acres of land [...]
This is not a Table
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Patricia Sund, People in Aviculture, Uncategorized, tagged animals, Bird Blogs, blogs about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, Kim Klosterman, Manatee, Manatees, Parrot Blog, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, working at a zoo, working in a zoo on September 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
So Beautiful! : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_imwld_WzI No, I am not hand polishing a table top. This is “Lil’ Joe”, a Manatee I had the privilege of chatting with. Here’s better look at more of Lil’ Joe. It’s extremely difficult to get all of him in one photograph. (He’s not that little) : The incredible and very proud [...]
It’s Just So Much!
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Uncategorized, tagged animals, Bird House, Bird Talk Writer, Cincinnati Zoo, meal worms, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund on September 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The sheer volume of work at the Bird House is overwhelming if you stop long enough to think about it. And if something odd comes up, and you have to cope with that along with your normal routine, well, you just deal with that as well as everything else. Just producing enough food for close [...]
Amazing Face-Part Two
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Uncategorized, tagged animals, Blue throat Macaws, Cincinnati Zoo, Goats, King Penguins, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, penguins, tawny frog mouth owl on September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A little appropriate background music from one of my favorite Groups: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJF87m4_k88&feature=related Everyone loves Kermit the Tawny Frog Mouth Owl. But there are other Residents here that have their own claim to fame in the “Amazing Face” department. This little guy here is at the Education Department and he was a little sleepy, [...]
I Didn’t Know There Was a Gift Shop in Antarctica
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, People in Aviculture, tagged animals, armadillos, Bird Talk Writer, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, Indigo snakes, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, Positive reinforcement training, Reptile House, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Apparently there is. How do you even apply for that job? And how in God’s name would you explain it on your resume? And what do you do on your day off? Working here has opened up my eyes to a lot of things I don’t necessarily have the answers to yet. But I’ve made [...]
And I Thought I Was Tired…
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Uncategorized, tagged 2-toed sloth, Animal Education, animals, Bird Talk Writer, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund on September 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Meet Moe. Moe is a two-toed sloth who works in the Education Department. She is absolutely charming in a slow, quiet way. She was still in bed when I arrived but was kind enough to reach up to her friend and Keeper, Amanda for her daily ride over to her indoor tree located in an [...]
Who’s Running This Place? A Who’s-Who of the “Staff” at the “Cincinnati Zoo Company”
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Uncategorized, tagged animals, Bird Blogs, Cheetahs, Cincinnati Zoo, Dexter Cows, Indigo snakes, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, tawny frogmouth owl, working at a zoo, Zoo Blogs, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Who’s Running this Place? Good Question. Well, here’s some starters for you: During our tough economic times, in this business, Sahara seems to be a pretty high up on the food chain when it comes to pull around here. She’s pretty quick on her feet and you really have to hustle to keep up with [...]
“Amazing Face”
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Uncategorized, tagged animals, Bird Blogs, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Blog, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, penguins, Rockhopper Penguin, Salmon Crested Cockatoo on September 9, 2008 | 2 Comments »
A little music to look at faces by: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqtjpCGhCQk&feature=related This is a Rockhopper Penguin. They are agreeable little tykes that suck down fish like a kitchen disposal. They get a little crabby now and again, but I think they are amazing birds and swim like the dickens. For the most part, they truly enjoy attention [...]
Making Friends With the Residents
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Uncategorized, tagged animals, birds, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, penguins, Sea Lions, taking care of parrots, working at a zoo, Zoos on September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
(Having a Laugh With “Buddy” the Magellenic Penguin. He’s a pretty witty guy.) I’m now on 8 days in a row of working. My head doesn’t feel it, but my hands do. I seem to be developing a roaring case of “carpal-hosal syndrome”. My wrists and hands are aching from handling high pressure [...]
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