By Lavender Everyone who lives with a parrot knows that if you’re not in sight, your feathered companion will do whatever it takes to get your attention. Cheeks doesn’t like it when her human leaves her alone and goes out. She waits and waits and waits (kinda patiently but not so much) for her mommy […]
It’s hard to accept, but sometimes we’re not our bird’s favorite human. Often, with more than one person in a household, companion birds choose one person who they like best, bonding with that individual in a strong, special way. This doesn’t mean the ‘second favorite’ person isn’t liked, it’s just that the bond isn’t as […]
Morty’s latest escapade takes him on a mission to right the wrongs perpetrated by an errant little Goldfinch who’s wreaking havoc in mum’s garden. Morty confronts this pipsqueak and demands it refrain from damaging any more of mum’s beloved plants. However, Bratbird’s reaction to Morty’s plea only inflates his feathers! See how Morty deals with […]
The first Monarch Butterflies of the year were spotted in our garden back in June. However, they were loners who made a brief appearance and then were seen no more. It’s only been in the last week or so that we’ve seen a pair of Monarchs maintain a consistent presence. Or maybe it’s been multiple […] […]
Scientists have modified the genes of a squid, and genetically-altered octopuses could be coming soon. (Image credit: Karen Crawford) The First Gene-Altered Squid Has Thrilled Biologists — Science : NPR
