I visited with Brian who was working with some of the Cockatoos and showed me some ingenious feeding stations for 'Toos. Seppi is a rambunctious and energetic little guy who decided he liked my "Alex Foundation" hat.
Do you remember that for the last two years I worked at the Cincinnati Zoo as a "Guest Keeper?" Well, that was all well and good and I had a blast, (I also worked my keester off...) but I have... Continue Reading →
This is Sam. Sam is also known as Dr. Sam Backos, Avian Vet. Sam is a really, really good Avian Vet. He knows it, and I know it but I try not to tell him for fear he'll hike his... Continue Reading →
I’m pretty good about cleaning up after my Greys. I have a slate stone floor so it sweeps and vacuums up fairly easily. Once I get after it with a mop and some really hot water, it looks as good... Continue Reading →
Say "Hello" to Yvonne! And that is "Crazy," her female Hooded Crow (Corvus Cornix). Yvonne lives in Locarno, Switzerland, and she found Crazy lying in a heap on the ground in the Spring of 2009. Crazy had a "Scissor Beak," (a... Continue Reading →
I attended the Midwest Bird Expo this past weekend at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, Illinois this past weekend. Jason Crean and his Crew did an amazing job organizing the vendor floor, the speakers, the educational exhibits and... Continue Reading →
Click on this image to see the schedule of events and to order an access pass: I love going to shindigs like this. But sometimes my schedule simply prohibits it. Between the Blog, my column and feature writing at BIRD... Continue Reading →
Nancy Mason is a Cyber-friend and has parrots. She also has dogs. She likes Florida. We have a lot in common. She entered my contest, "Keeping Up Appearances" and won a prize for her photo and great suggestion. She read... Continue Reading →
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