Blue Capps
This little finch does surprisingly well in captivity if the conditions are adequate, but breeding is often difficult. However, this does not keep the males from performing an extravagant mating ritual which involves the male flying to the top of a prominent perch, flattening his crown feathers while fluffing out the feathers at the base […]
Diamond Doves
These little gray beauties originate from Australia and contain white diamond spots on their wings offset with a black edge, and have a unique bright orange ring around their eyes. They are very affectionate birds with each other and prefer to have a mate or to live in a flock of birds. The mating ritual […]
Eat Your Bird Food!
Eat like a bird! Doesn’t sound appealing? Well, read on. Despite the popular phrase’s intended meaning, birds actually eat a large portion of food in relation to their size. And even though their feast may not look tempting, you may think otherwise after you try a popular staple in many bird’s diets! I’m referring to […]
Pallet Wood Bird Craft
I wanted to make something cute and meaningful for my mom for mother’s day. Since my husband is super handy this project was easy to do, but even a non-handy person (like me) can do this. I originally saw this idea online and customized it for my mom. I like the idea that it has […]
Calming Environment
My grandma is what some might call a “worry wart”. Since she has a lot of time on her hands, her mind tends to constantly be in overdrive, and many hours alone during the day seem to harrow up all kinds of outlandish stories in her head. If someone doesn’t call directly after a doctor’s […]
Red Ears
One glance and it is easy to see where this finch received its nickname! Commonly referred to as Waxbill’s, they originated from Africa and are typically a more social and active bird. Like many species, if you hear a Red Ear singing, you know you have identified the male. And these males like to belt […]
Just Whistle While You Work!
“Just whistle while you work…”– obeying the simple command in this classic song from a well-beloved Disney movie not only lifts your mood, it can also improve your health. This is because your organs are receiving a massage when the diaphragm drops down during breathing. The deep diaphragmatic inhalations that occur during whistling brings more […]
Don’t Take the Babies: Why this is Essential for the Birds.
Sadly, popular media often uses large gathering of birds to convey fear in humans. Maybe Alfred Hitchcock, think—The Birds—is partly to blame for this message, but the theme seems to have stuck throughout the years! Although large gatherings of birds in the wild does not mean any person is in eminent danger of having their […]
TYDTWDay!!
If you have never heard of TYDTWDay, you’re missing out! Of course, you would likely have to be a pretty avid dog lover, and even then, unless your workplace participated, you still might have no idea what the acronym meant. If you haven’t gathered from the clues already given, I’m referring to Take Your Dog […]
It’s Baby Time: Make Sure Your Prepared!
One of the invigorating aspects of having an indoor bird aviary in your facility is the opportunity to witness the creation of life up close. Many of you have had the opportunity to watch as your birds sit on their nest, awaiting their young. Although this is an exhilarating time, if you have never been […]
