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Which way did he go!? | BIRD by Andrew Zuckerman

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Meet a very special bird in our latest “Aquarium of the Air” podcast!

Our Makana is the only Laysan albatross at any aquarium or zoo in the world. A permanent wing injury means she can’t fly or survive on her own, but since her arrival at the Aquarium in 2006 she’s been a great ambassador for her kin in the wild.

Listen to the podcast

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What would you do if it took you 8 days just to “get to work”?

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Biologist Stefan Kropidlowski and Kupu Americorps Intern Biologist Hope Ronco just returned from studying Howland Island and Baker Island National Wildlife Refuges, part of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. At both refuges temporary field camps were established and the biologists conducted rapid ecological assessments, surveyed terrestrial wildlife and plants, and deployed long-term monitoring devices to record sounds and take photographs at regular intervals. Because Howland and Baker Islands are so remote – nearly 2,000 miles southwest of Honolulu - USFWS biologists are typically able to do these surveys only once every three years, in conjunction with research cruises of the Coral Reef Ecosystem Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The monitoring devices deployed during this expedition will remain on the islands until 2018, and may detect signs of rare or endangered seabird and shorebird species, along with any other unexpected visitors to the Monument refuges.

Photos credit: Hope Ronco & Stefan Kropidlowski/USFWS

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Can't We All Just Get Along? 3 Ways To Cope With Aggressive Behavior In Parrots

Most of the time, we are fortunate to have happy, close relationships with our parrots. But what do you do when that doesn't happen? We got some tips.

Read more here.

#parrots #birds #pet birds #animals

Become A Citizen Scientist & Help Hummingbirds, Audubon Says

Love hummingbirds? Well now you can help the National Audubon Society with tracking the health of hummingbirds in their Audubon’s Hummingbirds at Home app. According to Audubon, "This citizen science project utilizes the power of volunteers to help collect data that provide scientists with crucial information about the bird species and the plants that sustain them.”

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This Bald Eagle Was Found In A Trap. Now She’s Finally Flying Free.

(Image Source: Jordan Spyke)

#eagle #birds #animals

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Watchful eyes.

BIRD by Andrew Zuckerman

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6 Things To Keep In Mind About Rehomed Parrots

It's an amazing feeling, adopting a parrot. We want to make a positive difference in their lives, give them as much love as possible, share our lives with them and provide for their every want and need. Sometimes, it takes a fair amount of "sleuthing" to understand what a re-homed parrot has been through. Some are fortunate enough to have had loving caregivers. But sadly, the larger majority are acquired on "whimsy" ... and then dumped after the newness wears off and the reality of responsibility sets in. Those parrots need us to understand and help them the most. Here are 6 tips on helping to acclimate a rehomed parrot into your home.

5 Vines That Show How Great Indian Ringnecks Are

We love the Psittacula parrots, especially Indian ring-necked parakeets. They got such cute personalities and those squeaky voices, plus all those gorgeous colors. What's not to love about the birds? But, if you need convincing, here's 5 vines that will show you how great these birds are.

Watch them now.

#birds #parrots #indian ringnecks #videos

5 Vines That Prove Quaker Parrots Are The Best

Quaker parrots are so popular they got their own fan club, and have even been banned in several states (like, you're only cool until you get banned from several states*), so we decided to showcase how awesome these little birds are.

* What to know the controversy surrounding quaker parrots? Check out our in-depth exclusive "The Persecuted Parrot."

Watch them here.

#parrots #birds #animals #quaker parrots #quaker parakeets #monk parakeets #vines

Celebrate World Animal Day With The Stars

Today is World Animal Day and, to celebrate, we were invited to the "Dawn Day In The Wildlife” event on October 2, 2014, at the International Bird Rescue center in San Pedro, Calif. Since 1971, The International Bird Rescue has helped save thousands of birds (with the help of Dawn), and it was no wonder that attracted the interest of actors Adrian Grenier ("Entourage") and Keegan Allen ("Pretty Little Liars"). Both actors are big advocates for helping wildlife, and got a chance to work with and release the rehabilitated birds.

Do you love your Senegal parrot? Senegal parrots are affectionate and need enough attention to keep them from getting bored, but is independent enough to spend time on a playgym. Senegal owners find their birds to be smart, loving as well as strong-minded.

Download the sign here.

#parrots #birds #senegal parrot

A Look At The East Wings Freeflight Club

Usually, the sight of a beautiful blue-and-gold macaw flying through the open air is one reserved for those in South America, where the macaws are native. But for those attending a demonstration by the East Wings Freeflight Club, this experience is recreated here in the US.

Love Birbs? Love Games? A Kickstart Wants To Bring You Cockatilt

In Cockatilt, you’ll help guide a round cockatiel to her food dish by manipulating elements in her cage, like ladders and perches. The game is tentatively slated for an early October release date, but the developers need a little help to cover the fees associated with releasing a game on markets like the Google Play store.

Go Blue For Blue-Throated Macaws

You might have seen it on Tumblr--a new campaign to help the critically endangered blue-throated macaws.

In her video, Barbara Heidenreich of Good Bird Inc., says, "Dye your hair blue to help raise awareness for blue-throated macaw conservation. If you accept the challenge, you get to challenge more people. If you choose not to dye your hair, please donate to The Bird Endowment, an organization working to save blue-throated macaws in the wild. There are less than 300 blue-throated macaws left in the wild. I am starting this campaign to help raise funds and awareness for parrot conservation."

Interview With Joanna Burger

The author of "The Parrot Who Owns Me," a globetrotting ornithologist and distinguished professor of biology at Rutgers University ,sits down to chat with BirdChannel.com about birds.

We got your "I Love My Bird" signs coming in. Download the full-sized image here. (There's also a "I Love My Galah" there too.)

Let us know which ones you want us to do next!

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