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Land of The Littles: Getting To Know Parrotlets
Tips, Talk, And Tales From A 5 Inch Parrotlet
I've been thinking about it. I think we need a Parrotlet lens written by an expert. So here I am! My name is Nemo, and I'm a blue mutation Pacific Parrotlet (that's Forpus coelestis for you studious types). As a human interested in Parrotlets, you are about to embark on a journey of fun, feathers, and facts. And since I'm your guide, grab a piece of spray millet, (that's for me...NOT for you!), sit down, and enjoy the tour!
Tips, Talk, And Tales From A 5 Inch Parrotlet
I've been thinking about it. I think we need a Parrotlet lens written by an expert. So here I am! My name is Nemo, and I'm a blue mutation Pacific Parrotlet (that's Forpus coelestis for you studious types). As a human interested in Parrotlets, you are about to embark on a journey of fun, feathers, and facts. And since I'm your guide, grab a piece of spray millet, (that's for me...NOT for you!), sit down, and enjoy the tour!
Raising Baby Chicks
What did I get myself into?
A couple weeks ago I knew nothing about raising baby chicks. In fact, until recently, the closest I ever got to a chicken was when I watched those cute commercials during the Easter season. But that's all changed now. Today I'm the mother of 7 adorable chicks that have been the center of my world since the second I saw them. They're my first thought when I wake up and my last before I go to sleep. They even sleep in a cage in my bedroom (for now). And yes, I've given each of them a name that...
What did I get myself into?
A couple weeks ago I knew nothing about raising baby chicks. In fact, until recently, the closest I ever got to a chicken was when I watched those cute commercials during the Easter season. But that's all changed now. Today I'm the mother of 7 adorable chicks that have been the center of my world since the second I saw them. They're my first thought when I wake up and my last before I go to sleep. They even sleep in a cage in my bedroom (for now). And yes, I've given each of them a name that...
Birds of the Air!
Flight Filled Feathered Friends
Bird are amazing creatures! There are so many remarkable things about them from their hollow bones, wing design, beak structures, unique purposes for feet and claws, and miracles with their eyes! Here are resources that my children and I used during a unit study about birds. You will notice several "blips" by my second grader shared as we studied. (Pictures of our lapbooks are still to come!) Join us in our studies, give your opinions, share your knowledge, and add any lenses or webpages you ...
Flight Filled Feathered Friends
Bird are amazing creatures! There are so many remarkable things about them from their hollow bones, wing design, beak structures, unique purposes for feet and claws, and miracles with their eyes! Here are resources that my children and I used during a unit study about birds. You will notice several "blips" by my second grader shared as we studied. (Pictures of our lapbooks are still to come!) Join us in our studies, give your opinions, share your knowledge, and add any lenses or webpages you ...
Dark and Noble Ravens
Once upon a midnight dreary,
....while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. "'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door- Only this, and nothing more."
Once upon a midnight dreary,
....while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. "'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door- Only this, and nothing more."
Raising Barred Rock Laying Hens
I Love Fresh Eggs
I'm raising Barred Rock hens this year to have fresh eggs once they are grown. I've raised chickens before, mostly bantams as pets and a few broilers for meat. Egg prices have increased by around 40% in the last year, raising your own laying hens can save a lot of money. Your eggs will also be fresher and healthier.
I Love Fresh Eggs
I'm raising Barred Rock hens this year to have fresh eggs once they are grown. I've raised chickens before, mostly bantams as pets and a few broilers for meat. Egg prices have increased by around 40% in the last year, raising your own laying hens can save a lot of money. Your eggs will also be fresher and healthier.
The New Zealand Tui Bird
The New Zealand Tui - A Native Honeyeater With A Unique Voice
The tui is a well known and wonderful endemic New Zealand bird. It is somewhat larger than a blackbird, and if seated on my shoulder would have its head level with the top of mine. They are rather common around the house, as we live in the Waitakere Ranges and overlooking a small reserve. I have gathered together photos and videos, and oddities and anecdotes, as I can, to try and convey some of the charm of this bird. If you do nothing else here.... listen to one of the recordings of a tui s...
The New Zealand Tui - A Native Honeyeater With A Unique Voice
The tui is a well known and wonderful endemic New Zealand bird. It is somewhat larger than a blackbird, and if seated on my shoulder would have its head level with the top of mine. They are rather common around the house, as we live in the Waitakere Ranges and overlooking a small reserve. I have gathered together photos and videos, and oddities and anecdotes, as I can, to try and convey some of the charm of this bird. If you do nothing else here.... listen to one of the recordings of a tui s...
Backyard Bird Identification Quiz
Getting Acquainted with Your Backyard Birds
How well do you know the birds that live in the wooded areas in your neighborhood? This quiz features 18 common American birds. Test your knowledge and see if you know a chickadee from a finch and a catbird from a bluebird. After the quiz questions, you can find links to printables for learning these eighteen backyard birds. There are flashcards for bird identification and checklists to record how many birds you see during your own nature study observations. intro photo credit by likeaduck ...
Getting Acquainted with Your Backyard Birds
How well do you know the birds that live in the wooded areas in your neighborhood? This quiz features 18 common American birds. Test your knowledge and see if you know a chickadee from a finch and a catbird from a bluebird. After the quiz questions, you can find links to printables for learning these eighteen backyard birds. There are flashcards for bird identification and checklists to record how many birds you see during your own nature study observations. intro photo credit by likeaduck ...
Dead Birds Fish & Crabs
Mystery Bird - Fish - Crabs Deaths of 2011
Are dead birds and fish talked about in bible verses? Why are there dead birds falling out of the sky across the globe? Why are tons of dead fish and other sea life washing ashore dead? Are we near the end of time? Is this the Apocalypse? Man, I have a bunch of questions! These things and more are discussed below, along with options for your input as well! A strange thing happened on the cold New Years morning of Jan. 1st 2011 in small town Beebe Arkansas. Dead birds fell from the sky. Resid...
Mystery Bird - Fish - Crabs Deaths of 2011
Are dead birds and fish talked about in bible verses? Why are there dead birds falling out of the sky across the globe? Why are tons of dead fish and other sea life washing ashore dead? Are we near the end of time? Is this the Apocalypse? Man, I have a bunch of questions! These things and more are discussed below, along with options for your input as well! A strange thing happened on the cold New Years morning of Jan. 1st 2011 in small town Beebe Arkansas. Dead birds fell from the sky. Resid...
Birding the World with Grandma
Join millions of birdwatching enthusiasts!
The popularity of this fun hobby finds tens of thousands of bird-loving enthusiasts traveling all over the world to see as many beautiful birds as they can. You can even Bird the World from your computer. Start your own bird list. With about 10,000 species of birds in the world we have a lot of birding to do. Please join me on this journey of 10,000 birds! GramaBarb's photo: Grey Jay Hummingbirds of US & Canada 24x36 Fine ... Buy From Art.com
Join millions of birdwatching enthusiasts!
The popularity of this fun hobby finds tens of thousands of bird-loving enthusiasts traveling all over the world to see as many beautiful birds as they can. You can even Bird the World from your computer. Start your own bird list. With about 10,000 species of birds in the world we have a lot of birding to do. Please join me on this journey of 10,000 birds! GramaBarb's photo: Grey Jay Hummingbirds of US & Canada 24x36 Fine ... Buy From Art.com
Wild Birds Lenses
Index of the best Wild Bird Webpages on Squidoo
Looking for wild bird pages? Look no further. Here I am putting together a huge index of what I consider to be the best wild bird lenses on Squidoo. I have been privileged to be appointed Squid Angel for Wild Birds in the Pets and Animals section. Birds and photography are my passion so it is sheer joy to not only be able to read all these lenses, but to be able to give the goods ones a tiny boost - well it is just special. Of course I have included a list of my own wild bird pages and hope...
Index of the best Wild Bird Webpages on Squidoo
Looking for wild bird pages? Look no further. Here I am putting together a huge index of what I consider to be the best wild bird lenses on Squidoo. I have been privileged to be appointed Squid Angel for Wild Birds in the Pets and Animals section. Birds and photography are my passion so it is sheer joy to not only be able to read all these lenses, but to be able to give the goods ones a tiny boost - well it is just special. Of course I have included a list of my own wild bird pages and hope...
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