Birdwatching (or birding) is the activity of watching wild birds in their natural habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey reveals that 51.3 million Americans watch birds. It can be done in your backyard, a park or a nature reserve. It is a great way to connect with nature and can be done with […]
The Bird Care & Conservation Society of South Australia provides guidelines on how to treat an injured or distressed bird: Do: Handle the bird carefully, for your sake and his. Take the bird away from possible sources of dangers such as other animals and extreme weather conditions. Provide a warm protected environment for the bird, […]
Parrots are one of the most ancient pets. Egyptian hieroglyphics show images of birds, including parrots. The ancient Greeks and Romans admired parrots, and rich families kept them in ornate cages and had their servants care for them and teach them to speak. In the first century, Pliny the Elder described a bird similar to […]
