#id:ember

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Poofy pigeons could not give less of a fuck about the snow

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Fantails (aka feathered foot club) are the only ones even remotely interested in coming out after last night's snowfall. Everyone else will stay in the heated sleeping room, thank you very much.

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A few of the pidges are checking out the new play yard :) I got them so many crates but they all want to bicker over the one. Of course.

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Bedtime lazy birds

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lots and loooots of pigeon stuff lately, which is why i've been dead. helped sort through two neglect cases in my area recently and have a lot of rescues still in my care (but lots adopted!). happy to have been able to save so many this year, but hoping things wrap up soon - i'm wiped :')

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Guess who fuckin tricked the birdsitters into letting them hatch eggs 😒

Not just ONE pair. Two fucking pairs. Managed to sneak eggs past my bird sitters and incubate them. A friend is taking care of them until I'm cleared to walk again 🙃 Bet everyone is soooooo proud of themselves right now. We are calling them Oopsie and Daisy.

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-> About -

My name is Rain (he/they), and I am based in North America. I am a biologist, wildlife rehabilitator, and bird enthusiast.

I use this blog for chatting about my personal birds, rescue & rehab patients, and other birds I work with.

I run a local rescue aviary, where I intake orphaned or injured non-protected (invasive & feral) birds, pet surrenders, and the occasional humane case.

I assist with the rehabilitation, ongoing care, and training of native birds. I currently specialize in corvids & have a fondness for jays.

I am a behavioral researcher, and specialize in developing practices for keeping & caring for non-releasable birds in the most ethical & low-stress way possible.

I am a small-scale hobbyist keeper & breeder of some companion pigeons & doves.

-> Answered questions: #rain answers

I am always open to questions or messages about any of my birds, or myself and what I do! I may not get to them right away, but will respond whenever I am able.

[Some additional disclaimers/information/notes below the cut]

-> Disclaimers -

I am an adamant believer that wild birds always thrive best in nature, and the vast majority of people are not suited to care for wild birds.

It is true that human care increases the lifespan of a wild animal, as well as lessens health risks.

However, without extreme amounts of work, things like diet, enrichment, activity levels, sociality, and natural behaviors in captivity pale in comparison to what they would experience in their native habitats.

A large percentage of wild birds in captive environments suffer from depression, malnutrition, lack of appropriate stimulation, forced human interaction, high stress, or other physical & mental health issues.

I do not promote the kidnapping of wildlife, human habituation of wild animals, or wild bird ownership - as a general rule, but ESPECIALLY in cases where the bird is a candidate for release.

Any bird in my care is either a) domesticated or captive bred, b) a rehabilitation patient, or c) professionally deemed non-releasable and receiving monthly quality of life evaluations.

If you find a native bird in need of help, please take it to a professional immediately.

Notes:

-> I follow from @cyanocoracinae (main but mostly reblogs)

-> PSA about starlings

-> More info on starlings

-> More info on pigeons

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my amazing friend gifted me this GORGEOUS pair of indian fantail pigeons!! I am calling them Opal & Ember 🥹 so in love with them already, they are as sweet as they are beautiful ❤️