Gen(i)us: Bourke’s Parrot

by Mariah Hughes The Bourke’s Parrot is a nomadic parakeet that thrives across the diverse landscapes of Australia. These small, diurnal, pink-and-brown birds can be observed in tight-knit flocks anywhere from eucalyptus forests to dry scrubland to harsh cityscapes, but their preferred habitat is arid scrub. In captivity, Bourke’s Parrots are gaining popularity, thanks in […] …

Bird Behavior – understanding is key

by Mary Caton There are times when a parrot owner realizes that they can no longer take care of a beloved pet. Before looking for a new home, you need to ask yourself why you want to re-home your bird. Maybe it’s a behavioral issue that you need help with. As parrots are incredibly intelligent […] …

February: winter’s showcase

As someone born in the month of sun and cold, I declare February to be winter's showcase month!  Yes It's cold, but the combination of bright skies upon the snow-laden landscape is unmatched.  Soon, spring will blanket the fields with green, and the lakes and rivers will flow again.  But for now, snow cover allows …

Winter’s Hardships

Winter weather has enveloped wild horse country along with the cold tempatures and the snow has really started to accumulate. As the snow pack deepens it becomes more challenging for all the wildlife including the wild horses. Using their broad hooves, they must dig through the snow to find forage. In conditions like this […] via …

Show us your birdie love!

Valentine’s Day is a mere 2 days away – have you submitted your #birbloveis photo yet? Don’t miss your chance to win an awesome prize by showing the world your birb love! Enter our Valentine’s Day ‘Love Is…” Contest to win a prize for your birb photo creativity! Follow @BirbObserver on Twitter or BirbObserver […] via …