Heroes

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Michelle M.

Cooper decided that once a month she wants to feature those who rescue, shelter or are active in the conservation of her feathered friends. This month she would like to promote Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue.

Mickaboo is an all volunteer organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They provide medical care, foster homes, educate the public and rescue 300 – 440 birds every year.

If you are in the San Francisco area and are looking for a companion bird, please consider adopting. You can find out how on Mickaboo’s website. You can also become a sponsor, volunteer, shop Mickaboo or donate.

You can find out more about Mickaboo on their website or on facebook.

May Gray

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Michelle M.

Gray as a cloudy day…

Adrian Cilia Photography

Kevin Shakespeare on Flickr

Jennie Liebich on Flickr

And now, with the sun peeking out…

Xiandre on Deviant Art.

Sigmund on Puppies Are Prozac.

On Pinterest

Brunch with the Birds

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Michelle M.

Yesterday we went to Free Flight’s Brunch with the Birds. It was a beautiful day. It was good to visit with the birds and the people who work and volunteer at the sanctuary.

Midori is always picture perfect.

Baby Bird wants OUT. She did come out for some head scritches, she has a head full of pinnies.

Timmy is such a sweet fellow.

Little Echo.

Beautiful Blizzard.

Cooper’s Talent Show

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Michelle M.

I don’t know this little one’s name, but I’m impressed.

And this little one can spin (in both directions), loop the loop and shake hands… er, feet (which is even better)!

Heroes

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Michelle M.

Cooper decided that once a month she wants to feature those who rescue, shelter or are active in the conservation of her feathered friends. This month she would like to promote Best Friends Animal Society.

Best Friends (with locations in California, New York, Atlanta and Utah) operates pet adoption centers, spay/neuter clinics and no-kill initiatives as well as a No More Homeless Pets Network of animal rescue groups in every corner of the nation.

There are all sorts of animals available for adoption, including cats, dogs, horses, turtles, rabbits, pigs and, of course, birds. There are currently 83 birds available for adoption at the Kanab, Utah Sanctuary (including the cockatiels pictured above).

If you would like to help. you can donate, sponsor an animal or even help through shopping on Amazon Smile. The site also has stories of animals like Mitch the cockatiel, who found his forever home (along with 3 other cockatiels and 7 budgies).

Not a budgie…

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Michelle M.

…but almost as cute.

Here is Princess, a Japanese White-Eye getting a little massage.

You can see more of Princess on her Instagram page.

Heroes

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Michelle M.

Cooper decided that once a month she wants to feature those who rescue, shelter or are active in the conservation of her feathered friends. This month she would like to promote Phoenix Landing.

Phoenix Landing is an all volunteer organization dedicated to the welfare of parrots – from budgies to macaws.They facilitate adoption, have a foster program, help veterinarian students interested in avian medicine, sponsor research and conservation for wild parrots, advocate standards of care for birds and provide educational opportunities for the public.

Phoenix Landing has helped 2,663 parrots as of February 1st. A newsletter is available on their site if you would like to know more. You can donate on their site. They also have a store with toys, perches, clothing, books and food for birds. Shopping here helps to support their education and adoption programs.

Thanks to Eve for letting us know about this wonderful organization.

Heroes

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Michelle M.

Cooper decided that once a month she wants to feature those who rescue, shelter or are active in the conservation of her feathered friends. This month she would like to promote Burge Bird Rescue.This Kansas City, Missouri non profit was started by veterinarian Dr. Julie Burge in 1990. She, her staff and volunteers provide medical help and shelter for birds. Birds available for adoption include parrots, doves, cockatiels and budgies. You must pass a screening interview to adopt. Birds that will remain at the shelter (due to special needs or medical issues, for example) reside in the Sanctuary Room. The website has bios and photos of the birds and information about bird care. There are rescue stories, too. Some birds are available for sponsorship.If you are thinking about sponsoring a bird, donating to a worthy cause or would like to add a bird to your family (and are in the Missouri area), please contact Burge Bird Rescue here.

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Faith in Humanity

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Michelle M.

In case you need a little…

This little birdie (was a triple dog dare involved?) froze its feet to a fence. Luckily, hero Nelson Wilson was able to rescue him.

Today is National Bird Day

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Michelle M.

Cooper is on her soapbox to spread awareness about National Bird Day. She hopes that bird lovers everywhere will celebrate their feathered friends by helping and/or learning about bird welfare and conservation. Cooper’s wish is that one day no bird species will be endangered or caged, and that all birds will fly free. Or waddle free (penguins). Or run free (ostriches). Well, you get the idea.
You can learn more about National Bird Day and ways you can be involved here.

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