Depression in Companion Birds

by Mariah Hughes Depression is, in the most basic understanding, a psychological condition in which a series of “feel good” hormones fail to do their jobs for any number of reasons. Despite the common perception that depression is a “human illness”, or, moreover, not an illness at all, depression has the ability to affect any […] …

New Contributor on BirbObserver

We want to take this opportunity to welcome Tiellover as the newest contributor to BirbObserver! Tiellover has been on Twitter since July, 2010 so undoubtedly many of you know and follow her account! With a lifetime of experience with companion birds ‘under her wing’, we look forward to Tiellover sharing her wealth of knowledge and …

Winter: harsh, but beautiful

Winter in central and northern Ontario is nothing short of amazing.  Yes, it's often cold, the driving can often be tricky and, sometimes, downright hazardous, but there's no disputing the beauty that befalls the subdued landscape when snow descends upon it from above.  As much as I miss those warm spring and early summer days, …