urban legends ??
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November, 2012 Volume 30
Issue 11
URBAN LEGENDS ?? (or should I say 'Forest Legends'?)
Stewart Metz, M.D. Director, Indonesian Parrot Project Project
POSTULATE #1: AGGRESSION BETWEEN PARROTS IS IDENTICAL IN CAUSATION BETWEEN THAT IN CAPTIVITY AND THAT IN THE WILD It is not uncommon in the U.S. for our parrots to express aggressive behavior against their co-habitant parrots or against their caregiver. Many explanations for this behavior have been proposed, most frequently one of hormonal changes (eg, testosterone surges). But is aggressive behavior "hard-wired" (ie, innate) or is its expression acquired in captivity? Steve Martin, a highly-respected parrot trainer and behaviorist, pointed out several years ago that six of the best known scientists studying parrots in the wild over many years, only very rarely observed aggression, at least to achieve a favorable "dominance
hierarchy" (PsittaScene, August, 2001). Even in these encounters, it was very uncommon, he wrote, to lead to the drawing of blood, and often appeared to be brief and a type of play behavior (PHOTO #1) [Of course, parrots in the wild can fly away, unlike parrots caged together in captivity, where, Martin writes, establishment of a dominance hierarchy through aggression does occur under cramped conditions]. However, true aggression does occur in the wild, of course. Wallace wrote: I once saw two males fighting together; each had a fore-leg laid across the neck of the other, and the rostrum bent quite in an attitude of defiance...They pushed at each other with their rostra, and clawed ...apparently in the greatest rage. Thus, while aggressive be-havior by parrots both in the wild and in captivity the frequency and causes appears to differ. For parrots in the wild, such behavior is often designed to protect their nestholes or nests **
[** The rumor that such behavior was first described in an obscure jungle best-seller --"One Flew Over the Cockatoo's Nest" -- may itself be only a tongue-in-cheek myth.]
CONCLUSION-- THIS POSTULATE IS A
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PHOTO #1: These two young Hyacinth macaws were
observed in the Pantanal of Brazil playing a game of mock
aggression, always approaching and flapping wildly but then
flying away (PHOTO by S. Metz)
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MEETING!
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birds.
Clip those wings! Meeting hall doors may
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entrance.
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MYTH ( "Forest Legend")
_________________________________________________ POSTULATE #2: SOME PARROTS USE TOOLS BOTH IN THE WILD AND IN CAPTIVITY Most of us are aware of the recently-described use of a wooden club by male Palm cockatoos in the Cape York region of far NE Australia, to attract mates. However, even as long ago as 1984, Wood wrote of a Palm cockatoo in the wild "pirouetting around the top of the display tree trunk...beating the the trunk with an object in its left foot for a minute or more...followed by head rolling and erection of the crest." You can view this in the "Land of Parrots" video series at or a photo on-line at Using Tools While it is sometimes stated that only the Palm cockatoos in Australia demonstrate this behavior, the famous explorer and natural-ist, Alfred Russel Wallace wrote that "the shell of this nut [AU: kenari nut ] is so excessively hard that only a heavy hammer can crack it." but that the Palm cockatoo could open it using a leaf to prevent slippage. [Ref: The Malay Archipelago] In 1987, Hohenstein described two Hyacinth macaws in captivity who demonstrated a different, but equally fascinating type of tool use. One macaw opened Acromia totai palm nuts using a flat piece of wood taken from a perch to help grip the nut. The other used strands of cotton rope to accomplish the same end (except on acuri palms). More recently, Mark Stafford ,the Director of Parrots International, video-taped wild hyacinth macaws using leaves to help grip nuts in order to open them, thus con-firming that a similar use of tools occurs in the forest. I have heard it said that this behavior has only been observed in Australian cockatoos but this is clearly not correct. Alfred Russel Wallace wrote in the Malay Archipelago in the middle of the 19th Century: [It] seems more particularly attached to the kernel of the kanary-nut. .. The shell of this nut is so excessively hard that only a heavy hammer will crack it : it is some- what triangular, and the outside is quite smooth. The manner in which the bird opens these nuts is very curious. Taking one endways in its bill and keeping it firm by a pressure of the tongue, it cuts a transverse notch by a lateral sawing motion of the sharp-edged lower mandible. This done, it takes hold of the nut with its foot, and biting off a piece of leaf .. in the deep notch of the upper mandible, and again seizing the nut, which is prevented from slipping by the elastic tissue of the leaf,...a powerful nip breaks off a piece of the shell. ...It inserts the very long and sharp point of the bill and picks out the kernel." This occurred in the Aru Islands of Indonesia.
In addition, Bonnie Zimmermann and I observed several Palm cockatoos using leaves to open the hard nuts, as described by Wallace. (PHOTO # 2) Thus, while parrots both in captivity and in the wild can use inanimate objects to achieve a goal ("tool use"), that in the wild seems seems almost more directed and impressive.
CONCLUSION: POSTULATE IS TRUE _________________________________________________
POSTULATE #3: FEATHER DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR IN COCKATOOS IS AS COMMON IN THE WILD AND IN AUSTRALIA AS IT IS IN IN THE US AND UK Some have postulated (base on limited studies) that aggression and/or feather destructive behavior in captivity correlate best with the
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PHOTO #2: Palm cockatoo holding a kenari nut-one of the hardest nuts in the world. While this cockatoo was observed in West Papua, it was not the same one which we observed using leaves to open nuts, since unfortunately I was unable to photograph them simultaneously (PHOTO by S. Metz).
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Remember—please send photos of your bird to the editor at [email protected]. Do you have a nice story about your bird? Please send those in also. The club collects old magazines which we sell at the Bird Mart. Please bring anything you are done with to the next meeting. Just give them to a Board Member. This is your newsletter. If you have any articles to share, please send them to me at [email protected]. Why not just write a little something about one of your birds - something cute it does, etc. Carl
presence of other parrot species in close proximity nearby in the same room, or the presence of competitive individuals of the same species nearby. Other factors, of course, have been postulated. However, in Australia, multiple species are often housed in a single aviary (I have visited one which contained about 20-25 species) without either of these two aberrations. So, what might be a likely cause-if one focuses strictly on the psychological (non-physical) causes? One important cause seems related to caging practices. In the U.S. it is common to house parrots in cages which are much to small for these flighted and intelligent beings; concomitantly, FDB is relatively common. In contrast , in Australia, parrots are usually kept in outdoor aviaries supporting at least linear flight, and FDB is quite uncommon (R. Ackroyd; Pers. Communication to S. Metz). Finally, in the wild, where flight, and both social interactions and mental stimulation are unlimited, there appears to be little or no FDB-that is, trappers on both of two Indonesian islands tell me that in all their years of parrot (esp. cockatoo) trapping) they have NEVER have seen a dead parrot on the ground showing signs of FDB. In marked contrast, as soon as these parrots are trapped and put into bags or tiny crowded cages, FDB develops frequently and quickly, reminiscent of that in the US. Thus one can posit that feather destruction (of the psychologically-induced type) is an acquired behavior which may have several inputs, but of which one of the most important is the availability of flight and other forms of mental and social stimulation. (Of course, in the wild, it it is important to be sure that one is not observing Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease which, from a distance, can be confused with FDB)
Observations of parrots early after their introduction to Europe support this formulation. In the late 1700's, nobles in Paris often granted free-flight to their scarlet macaws, who apparently did well. In 1868, when Buxton brought a number of parrots,
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including cockatoos, to his manor at Norfolk, England and let them free-flight, they also did quite well (until shot by hunters). In modern times, Nick Kaladimos (while at the Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa) studied Salmon-crested cockatoos who had been released or escaped from a public amusement park decades
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PHOTO #3: Mom preens fledgling: Family portrait of 'Hawaiian Salmon-crested Cockatoos of Hawaii' (PHOTO by S. Metz)
PHOTO #4: "Salmon-crested cockatoos of Hawaii--Mom feed-ing fledgling (PHOTO by S. Metz)
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before. They have survived since then for many decades, with not only adequate food, but with full flight (Nick Kalodimos, Pers. Communication to S. Metz). No FDB has been observed. They have successfully mated and raised families. (PHOTO # 3 and 4). Similar survival-without known aberrant behaviors-- were seen in smaller flocks of Yellow-crested and Goffins cockatoos. I was fortunate enough to observe and photograph these cockatoos over several hours with Nick, albeit over a considerable distance. Clearly, flight, and other aspects of stimulation, are critical features of "parrot-ness" which, when abrogated, may lead to FDB, among other problems. However, when in highly-selected cases, it is possible to grant periodic free-flight to our captive parrots (as advocated by Shank, Heenan, and others), they may benefit greatly.
CONCLUSION: POSTULATE IS MYTH ("Forest Legend")
_________________________________________________ POSTULATE # 4: THE NAME "COCKATOO" WAS DERIVED FROM THEIR CRY IN THE WILD Throughout the entire historical record concerning cockatoos, many of the great investigators and historians have stated that cockatoos received that name due to the sound of their own cries-ie, "cock-a-too, cock-a-too-..." An immediate problem with this problem is that , in Indonesia, these birds are called "kakatua", not "cockatoo"! Rather, the correct word "kakatua" is composed of two lesser parts-- "kakak" ( meaning older brother or sister) and "tua" (meaning old)-they thus were considered to be the 'very old family' of the forest. Interestingly , "kakatua" -in its much more minor usage-- also refers to "a pair of pliers or pincers" used in harvesting starch from the sago tree, which indeed look somewhat like a cockatoo's bill-and presumably have the same vice-like grip. The next time that your cockatoo bites you, yell out, " That hurt like a pair of pliers!" Anyone nearby will surely get the point!
CONCLUSION: POSTULATE IS MYTH ("Forest Legend") _________________________________________________
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A WARNING! Metal Toxicity in Parrots By Leigh Anne Stewart Parrots are curious creatures and will often play with and lick most things that they come into contact with. This includes toys, cage bars, and shiny metal objects. Certain metal substances can be very toxic to a parrot and can cause acute illness and may even cause death. Diligence is the key to preventing metal toxicity in your parrot. The cage is best if it is powder coated. Use stainless steel bowls, and be sure the metal toys are made of stainless steel. Be sure that any metal, except stainless steel, is kept out of your parrots reach. Symptoms of metal toxicity If the parrot has consumed metals, you may notice some of the symptoms below: Weakness Listlessness Vomiting Lack of activity Diagnosing the problem If you fear your parrot has ingested any type of metal, the vet will generally do an x-ray. X-rays will show metals in the gizzard. The vet may also do blood tests for metal toxicity. The most common types of metal poisoning are copper, iron and sometimes lead. Varying treatments for metal toxicity Fluid therapy that flushes toxins from the body Antibiotics to prevent infection Surgery to remove metals from gizzard Metal chelating agent Common household metals Electrical leads Fishing sinkers Solder Bullets Children's metal toys New and old batteries Light bulb bases Costume Jewelry On a personal note: I had a green wing macaw named Buster. I had adopted Buster and within 30 days Buster became very ill. I took him to the avian vet immediately and the vet concluded that it was an infection, and medications were given. Ten more days went by and Buster was becoming even more ill. Back to the vet we went, and at that time the vet did an x-ray on Buster's gizzard where it was discovered that there were several pieces of embedded metal. The vet then came to the conclusion that surgery was needed. Buster was very weak from metal toxicity so much so that surgery was a huge risk. At this time it was life or death for my parrot. I had to make a choice, and it was one of the hardest choices I have ever made. I opted for Buster to have the surgery done knowing the risks involved. Buster was admitted to the clinic for the surgery and I went home waiting for word from the vet after the surgery. The vet called me to tell me that Buster had died just a few minutes after surgery started, he asked to do a ne-cropsy (equal to an autopsy), through my grief and tears, I agreed. I then got myself together enough to drive to
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A World Full of Feathers A world full of noise, feathers,
squawks, seed hulls on the floor, "birdie gifts" in unwanted places.
A world full of fun, joy, cheerful sounds,
cages on the dining room table, and meals with some odd companions.
Welcome to the wild, wonderful world of parrothood,
where worrying about a $15 budgie is as common
as worrying about a sick child.
A world where you spend more time cooking for parrots
than you do for yourself.
A world where you rent movie musicals because your birds like them better
than action movies.
A world where you buy watch bands by the dozen.
A world where you sleep on the couch
when you bring a new bird home cause it might get scared during the night.
A world where, even though you can't stand
the smell of dry beans cooking, you cook them and gag anyhow cause your birds really like them.
A world in which you have only
one egg left in the fridge, so you scramble it
and share it with all the birds.
A world where a lovebird sitting on the edge of your cereal bowl
is no big deal.
A world where you decorate in green and white
for obvious reasons.
A world where you watch Barney
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GREEN-CHEEKED CONURE
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Birdkeeping Naturally EB Cravens October ‘12 An interesting thing happened earlier this month. I received notice from a bird club newsletter in the southwestern U.S. (I won’t be more specific for fear of creating a row and offending individual persons thereabouts…) that the editor/club secretary was being told exactly what should and what should not be included in the club’s monthly publication. And my Birdkeeping Naturally series of articles was explicitly forbidden. It seems the acting president “did not agree with what EB Cravens writes.” Now, the fact is that I have been doing pet and breeder avicultural articles for bird society newsletters for more than twenty years now and this is the absolute first time any club has stated they did not wish to allow my articles simply be-cause persons of authority were not of the same opinion as me on some issues. I find this rather ridiculous simply because
of all that I record in writing. I mean I have published stories for bird clubs about feeding fresh foods and sprouts, about refledging birds that are poor fliers, about what psittacines smell like, how they perch, learn and react to new noises and objects. BN articles cover hawks and rodents, exercise and nutmeats, sexual maturing, feather mutilation, innovative hand feeding techniques, and why hens sometimes abandon their eggs. I’ve analyzed sunflower seeds, grit, overeating, weaning thin, stunt-ing, vitamin choices, drinking water additions, gardening for my flock. Got a parrot that likes riding on your shoulder? We’ve covered that. Your pet escapes and spends a night out in the wilds? Check the Bird-keeping Naturally archives on what to do. Truly, the list of topics over the years is long and beneficial to bird club members. So why this back country backlash about my writings and what does it all mean? It is no secret to many longstanding members of bird societies and
groups around the country that factions spring up in most of these organizations. Breeders vs. non –breeders, wing trimmers vs. no-clip supporters, pellet feeders opposite seed feeders, free flight enthusiasts versus those against any such risks. Parrotkeepers are frequently strong-minded individuals and the “politics” of getting together and working for fun and for the avian species we keep can be volatile to say the least. How many clubs there are that split up into two or were torn asunder by just such intransigence. However, one or two persons being totally intolerant and choosing to dictate what information is available to all in the association smacks of angry censorship born of resentment. I know in years back in the 1990’s, I alienated persons in Arizona or New Mexico or Texas through my writings, though never were any names mentioned. Still that seems a long time to hold a grudge when so much has changed in the world of aviculture and pet bird training. Then again, perhaps it is precisely those monumental changes that have prompted certain blocs to resist all the new, evolved, imaginative ideas that have penetrated American birdkeeping since the crossing of the millennium in 2001. There are certainly parrot owners and breeders that are inexorably trapped in the mindset of the 1980s when cheap imported parrots were kept en masse, paired up in lackluster environments for one purpose only: reproduction in order to create financial income for keepers--the days when parrot sales were boomingly lucrative even for those with middling skills and even less compassion. The officer who banned my writings to the club was quoted as saying, “[he/she] does not believe that parrots have rights.” Sounds like a deathly dread of the radical PETA people to me—not merely an aversion to EB Cravens writings… Besides, of course captive birds have rights. They have the right to food and water and basic requirements for safety and health, to not being crushed into tiny dark cubicles amidst their own accumulated filth, to being housed and main-tained by humans who will not physically harm them or neglect them to their starvation, sickness, or death. The laws of this land say so, and there are dozens of instances where local enforcement has stepped in to rescue unfortunate avian creatures being denied those same rights. Moreover, many of us believe those are only the basic “parrot rights.” In fact the list does also include right to fresh air
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the vet hospital, which was 20 minutes away. When I got there the vet took me into an exam room, he had Buster wrapped up in a towel where I could see his face, and the vet handed him to me. The vet then showed me the metal pellets that Buster ingested. There were 3 of them, and they didn't look familiar to me. I will never know what they were. I have suffered guilt knowing that I could have done more to prevent this from happening. Buster's death was not in vain, I try to educate parrot owners on the seriousness of metal toxicity and how to prevent it from happening to their beloved parrot. I have researched the topic extensively and there are a lot of variables involved. Surgery is the last course of action because anesthetic can be dangerous to! parrots for long periods of time.
I will miss Buster and his cute personality for the rest of my life. I will continue to educate parrot owners. Losing a parrot is one of the hardest things that we go through, no matter how long we have owned the bird. See you at the rainbow bridge Buster, Mommy still and will always love you!
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(Washington, D.C., September 5, 2012) Celebrations over the
discovery in Colombia of a new species of bird were short lived
when it was revealed that much of its habitat – also the habitat for a
threatened macaw – is in danger of being flooded by a new
hydro-electric dam project.
The July edition of The Auk – a leading, peer-reviewed ornithology
journal – announcing the discovery of the Antioquia Wren
(Thryophilus sernai) in the Central Andes of Colombia, came one
year into a seven-year construction project for what is to become
the largest power station in the country. The nearly $5.5 billion, 738
foot tall Pescadero-Ituango hydroelectric dam will flood 15 square
miles of habitat, drowning all six locations where the newly identified bird has been confirmed so far.
Of equal concern is the likely flooding by the dam of habitat for the last colony in the region of the threatened Military
Macaw. This spectacular green, red, and turquoise parrot has scattered, sparse populations throughout Central and South
America, including one colony 15 miles (25 km) upstream from the dam—well within area targeted for flooding.
“The timing of this discovery of a new species seemingly couldn’t have been worse, especially given the dam project has
been in the pipeline for decades and just recently has gotten a green light. Despite the seriousness of the threat to these birds
posed by this massive engineering project, here is still some hope to mitigate impacts to the birds,” said Benjamin Skolnik,
Conservation Project Specialist for American Bird Conservancy, who oversees the organization’s conservation work in
Colombia. “This region of Colombia is a world-class birding tourism destination, and the government understands how
valuable birds are to the economy. This may help in the survival of the new wren and the macaw.”
One potential mitigation action that could be taken by the government to aid the new wren is the protection of non-flooded
habitat upstream of the dam. If enough suitable habitat is protected as a new protected area, it may be possible to safeguard
viable populations of the macaw and wren populations against loss to logging, cattle grazing, and agriculture. Detailed
environmental impact studies should explore these possibilities as well as other measures to conserve remaining habitat.
Colombia is home to 1,890 bird species, over 100 of which are threatened globally and 70 of which are endemic to the
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country. Some of the key species that are threatened are the Santa Marta Parakeet, Dusky Starfrontlet, Gorgeted Puffleg,
Chestnut-capped Piha, and Blue-billed Curassow. In addition, the country boasts extensive birding infrastructure such as
reserves and lodges. ABC has worked with Fundación ProAves, a leading Colombian environmental group, to establish
fourteen such reserves encompassing around 50,000 acres.
“Bird conservation efforts have a history of giving back to local communities for the long haul in a fashion that has been a
win-win for all concerned. The conservation programs are helping to not only protect and rehabilitate the land and forests
but they also provide improved habitat for birds and other wildlife that ultimately bring in tourism dollars. And we’ve
demonstrated a variety of conservation and farming techniques that benefit wildlife while at the same time offer equal or
even higher farming returns,” said Lina Daza Rojas, Executive Director from ProAves.
The new wren is predominantly brown and white, and differs from similar species in several ways, including, plumage
coloration of the upper parts, the pattern of barring on the wings and tail,
overall smaller body size, and unique vocalizations. It prefers patches of
dry forest at 820-2,800 feet (250-850 meters) in elevation in the dry
Cauca River Canyon, a narrow inter-Andean valley enclosed by the
rainforests of the Nechí Refuge and the northern sectors of the Western
and Central Andes of Colombia.
According to The Auk, the resultant flooding from the dam would lead to
the loss of an important area for the conservation ofthenew wren,
precisely in the sector with the least-disturbed dry forests of the region,
and where other bird species of conservation concern occur. This new
wren is presently known from six localities within an estimated total area
of about 650 square miles (1,700 km2), and the extent and quality of its
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(Continued on page 19) Cauca Valley, Fundacion ProAves
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habitat are
expected to
decline. Thus, the
species would be
classified at least
as “vulnerable”
under IUCN
(International
Union for
Conservation of
Nature) Red List
Criteria.
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Military Macaw, Fundacaion ProAve
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Ten Ways to Protect Migrating Birds By Osha Gray Davidson
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(Red-winged blackbirds, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, KS. Photo by Jerry Segraves)
With spring migration in full flight, the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) reports an uptick in the number of people con-
tacting them with questions about protecting the returning bird populations as they make their way north (in the northern
hemisphere, that is). The ABC responded today with a list of ten steps individuals can take to help birds.
1. KEEP YOUR CAT INDOORS
This is best for your cat as well as the birds, as indoor cats live an average of three to seven times longer. Even well fed cats
kill birds, and bells on cats don't effectively warn birds of cat strikes. For more information, click here.
2. REDUCE WINDOW STRIKES
Prevent birds hitting your windows by using a variety of treatments to the glass on your home -- see ABC's new flier.
3. PESTICIDES
Eliminate pesticides from your yard-even those pesticides that are not directly toxic to birds can pollute waterways and re-
duce insects that birds rely on for food.
4. CREATE BACKYARD HABITAT
If you have a larger yard, create a diverse landscape by planting native grasses, flowers, and shrubs that attract native birds.
You will be rewarded by their beauty and song, and will have fewer insect pests as a result.
5. DONATE EQUIPMENT
Donate old birdwatching equipment such as binoculars or spotting scopes to local birdwatching groups-they can get them to
schools or biologists in other countries who may not have the resources they need.
6. REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Use a hand-pushed or electric lawnmower, carpool, use low energy bulbs and Energy Star appliances. Contact your energy
supplier and ask them about purchasing your energy from renewable sources.
7. GO ORGANIC
Buy organic food and drink shade-grown coffee-increasing the market for produce grown without the use of pesticides,
which can be toxic to birds and other animals, will reduce the use of these hazardous chemicals in the U.S. and overseas.
Shade coffee plantations maintain large trees that provide essential habitat for wintering songbirds.
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8. CLEANLINESS
Keep feeders and bird baths clean to avoid disease and prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
9. PUBLIC POLICY
Support bird friendly legislation. Example: HR 4797, a proposed bill that provides for bird-friendly federal buildings.
10. FLOCK TOGETHER
Join a bird conservation group to learn more about birds and support important conservation work. NRDC's We Love Birds
social network, a partnership with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, also provides a place to connect with other bird lovers.
(Graphic by the US Fish & Wildlife Service)
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Contact
President: Diane Racey 818-244-2230
For more information About upcoming speakers
Information: 818-244-2230 or 626-335-2964
Third Sunday of the Month—2PM
No charge for guests.
Please join us!
PEAC has several wonderful parrots in need of loving, permanent homes, and has a short waiting list for entry in their parrot foster program. Check out www.petfinder.com for details. Monthly seminars are in San Diego and Wildomar (near Temecula); seminar details and on-line registration at www.peac.org. Please check the website for topics, times, and directions.
Please contact PEAC at [email protected] or go to
the website www.peac.org for more information.
Meets Fourth Tuesday
of each month 7 p.m.
American Legion Hall
5938 Parkcrest Street (South of Carson & East of Woodruff Ave.)
Long Beach For Information call: 562-881-9847
My prints are 11" x 17" mounted and signed at
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Meeting at the Bahooka Restaurant at 4501 N. Rosemead Blvd,
Rosemead CA 91770 on the third Sunday of this month at 2pm.
Visitors welcome - come early for lunch.
WLABC Welcomes:
West LA Bird Club
Meets 7:30
The second Wednesday monthly
@
American Legion Hall
5309 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, California
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Do you have something you would like to buy, sell, trade or are looking for—a wish list? Contact Carl at [email protected]. Ads are free to WVBS members.
There are so many birds needing homes out there. If you are
considering another bird, please think about adopting one. Call
one of these rescue/adoption groups. They all have many
wonderful birds just waiting for someone to come and take
them home. Many of these groups have websites - take a look!
Fine Feathered Friends Foundation - 310-541-2468 -
Myrna, Parrots First - 866-248-7670, ext. 5937 -
www.parrotsfirst.org, The Lily Sanctuary - 714-442-
9474 - www.lilysanctuary.org, Friends of Parrots
Rescue & Adoption - 310-459-0166, PEAC -
www.peac.org - 619-287-8200, Parrot Rehabilitation
Society - 619-224-6712 - www.parrotsociety.org, and
Southern Nevada Parrot Education, Rescue &
Rehoming Society - www.southernnevadaparrotrescue.org,
Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary - 805-565-1807 or 805-
969-1944, www.sbbird.org.
HF Whiteface Cockatiel (Most Mutations) and HF Yellowsided Greencheek Conures 2 available now. Available for adoption HF Princess of Wales Parakeet to a good home. Has a short upper beak due to in nest injury. Contact Dale 1-626-335-2964
Red-bellied Parrot babies - handfed and so sweet. 818-489-2276.
Wishing you happiness and good health on your Birthday and all the days after.
I'd like to add a Buy/Sell/Trade: 4 Young Parakeets available (2 months old). Handled from hatching but not trained. Contact Jeannine Porter for more info: [email protected] or at club meeting
19582 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA
(Capri Plaza Shopping Center)
Nicki Baric Evi Binder
Hal Bodner Dante Diaz
Grace Elliott Ronald Green Michael Keens
Stephen Langton
Susan McEachern
Lorrie Mitchell Dr. Attila Molnar
Teresa Rees
Delora Jean Stalnaker Eugene Stalnaker
Sharrell Treat
A Full Service Veterinary Hospital since 1976 Dr Yoko Tamura, 15 experience treating Birds
19582 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356
Citron Cockatoo named Sunny. 18 years old. Needs new home
to the right person. Very sweet bird. Contact Trish Pettinelli (818) 212-8383
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2012 Officers and Directors
General Meetings 7:30 p.m., 3
rd Friday of each month at Granada Pavilion,
Auxiliary Hall, 11128 Balboa Boulevard, Granada Hills, CA 91344. See map to the right. www.granadapavilion.com
Board Meetings 7:00 p.m. on the Thursday following the general meeting of the month. Meeting location is Denny’s Restaurant, 16575 Sherman Way, (just West of Hayvenhurst), Van Nuys. All members are welcome. Please confirm with Lauren at 818-727-1594 or via e-mail [email protected] since meeting dates and times are occasionally changed.
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