Okay, whoever came here using the search term “mixing cockatiel with chickens” needs to know that these species can’t breed with each other.  The only mixing of cockatiels that I’ve seen is with a pink cockatoo called a Galah.  I tend to think that is a hoax, but there is a video, so maybe it’s legitimate. [...]

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We’re back from the marshes of Pescadero, CA.  Alas, I did not find any avocets, but I saw tons of birds.  I saw at least five kinds of birds that I’ve never seen before.  Tonight I’ll be trying to determine whether I saw different types of terns or one kind with slight variations.  The key [...]

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I never understood the appeal of visiting marshes until I discovered the black-necked stilt.   Aren’t they lovely?  I found them in a small marsh near Monterey, CA.  Black-necked stilts are social birds, so you frequently see them in groups.  I couldn’t get any pictures of both of them in focus, so the above picture [...]

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In reviewing the blog analytics, I’ve determined that a lot of people reach this website by researching the Internet for basic cockatiel information.  So this is a post on how to give your bird a shower. Bathing is very healthy for birds.  They get dusty and showers are good for maintaining shiny feathers.  Plus, once [...]

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Liberty Park in Salt Lake City is home to the Tracy Aviary. I’ll have several posts on this aviary because they have a really great setup. Unlike the San Francisco Zoo, all the birds are free to move around. Most of the birds are housed in large cages with fresh branches, ample shading, and a [...]

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