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 [...]
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“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 »
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 [...]
Good Habits To Live by Working at the Bird House
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, People in Aviculture, Uncategorized, tagged Bird House, Bird Talk Writer, birds, Cincinnati Zoo, Fairy Penguins, feeding birds, King Penguins, parrot diet, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, penguins, preparing food for birds, taking care of parrots, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
(Cleaning the Little Penguin Back Enclosure; I cannot describe the smell. The Penguins don’t seem to be fazed…It’s just how it is. Of course I was attempting to “Feng Shui” the rocks. Their enclosure is now incredibly cleaner than their environment would be in the wild.) 1. If you get a chance to sit down, [...]
Another Day-Another Aching Back 09-05-08
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, People in Aviculture, tagged animals, auklets, Bird House, Bird Talk Writer, birds, Cincinnati Zoo, enrichment, feeding birds, King Penguins, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, penguins, working at a zoo, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on September 7, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Cody hosing down the Auklet Exhibit at 7:30 a.m. Hoses are a way of life around here. There is what is called the legendary “black hose disease” that affect Keepers who handle the black hoses too much and turn the palms of their hands the color of charcoal. I [...]
My First Look at the Penguins
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, People in Aviculture, Uncategorized, tagged Bird Blogs, Bird Talk Writer, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, King Penguins, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, Patricia Sund, penguins, working in a zoo, zoo work, Zoos on September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
9-04-08 7:27 p.m. I’m sitting on the front porch of the Intern house. My favorite place since I cleaned it. I have spent the most amazing 2 days. I could leave now and be happy. Steve picked me up at the airport, brought me to the intern house where I unloaded my stuff and he [...]
An Incredible Opportunity in Penguin Poop
Posted in Cincinnati Zoo, essays and articles, Patricia Sund, People in Aviculture, tagged animals, Bird Blogs, blogging about parrots, Cincinnati Zoo, Parrot Blog, Parrot Blogs, Parrot Nation, parrots, Patricia Sund, penguins, working in a zoo, Zoo Keepers, zoo work, Zoos on July 17, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Communing with an East African Crowned Crane Photo: Steve Martin-Natural Encounters, Inc. I just received some wonderful news. I have been granted an internship at the Cincinnati Zoo. I leave in September during my vacation from my full time job. I’ve been doing quite a bit of reading and downloading of articles and papers about [...]
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