Resource Links

Pet Bird Resources

• Bird Cage Portal is a wonderful online bird store offering a large selection of quality bird cages for all sizes of birds at discounted prices. Catering to pet bird owners it also offers indoor and outdoor aviaries, parrot playstands,travel carriers, bird toys, cage covers, food, scales and many other essential bird supplies and accessories. Bird Cage Portal provides exceptional customer service and general information to help you choose the right products for your birds.
• Companion Parrot is the website affiliated with the Companion Parrot Quarterly (CPQ) magazine edited by parrot behavioral consultant, Sally Blanchard and published by the Parrot Behavioral Information Council, Inc. The CPQ magazine is a unique 96-page publication dedicated to providing bird owners with the information they need to have and/or raise the best companion parrots possible. The CPQ is for people who are fascinated by parrots and love to read about their infinite complexities. While the emphasis is on understanding, preventing and solving behavior problems, in-depth articles by many knowledgeable writers also cover topics including nutrition, care, breeding, socialization of chicks, weaning, health, ethics, species profiles, product reviews and humor.
• A Step Up Bird is a website all about parrots as pets. If you're considering adding a parrot family member don't miss the experience of a long-time parrot owner's insight and information. A Step Up Bird is fun and the info is right on target.

Conservation--Environmental--Protection Groups

• National Audubon Society is national network of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations. Audubon engages millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences. Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
• American Bird Conservancy is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. It is the only United States-based group dedicated solely to overcoming the greatest threats facing birds in the Western Hemisphere. A growing human population, consuming ever greater resources, is critically impacting bird populations through habitat destruction, direct mortality from such harmful practices as the unwise use of pesticides, and the introduction of destructive species including domestic cats. ABC believes adequate resources exist to overcome these threats, and that unifying people, organizations, and agencies around common approaches to priority issues is the key to success. If you own a cat be sure to check out their Cats Indoors program.
• Project Bird Watch / The Indonesian Parrot Project is an all-volunteer group committed to the conservation of Indonesia's parrots and cockatoos. They are a non-profit corporation, whose mission is: helping to conserve endangered Indonesian Cockatoos and Parrots -- helping provide sustainable income for local villages to reduce trapping of Cockatoos and Parrots -- serving as a source of information and education related to Indonesian Parrots and Cockatoos -- improving the welfare of parrots in captivity using lessons learned from their life in the wild
• Parrots International (PI) is a tax exempt, non-profit organization with the goal of benefiting parrots everywhere by promoting and fostering international cooperation. PI's ambition is to promote the conservation of endangered parrot species and to improve the lives of companion parrots. They work in cooperation with other conservation organizations, donors, field research teams, responsible aviculturists and parrot clubs to propose, develop and fund conservation projects throughout the world. PI supports conservation via aviculture and emphasize in situ conservation with the premise that . . .conservation happens in the wild. They also promote the education of the public and parrot owners on the proper care and unique requirements of healthy, happy companion parrots. Their website offers some wonderful videos.

• Tropical Nature - Conservation Through Ecotourism. Tropical Nature is the world leader in Conservation through Ecotourism. They are a non-profit organization that uses ecotourism to effectively create new conservation areas. Tropical Nature heads a system of lodges and travel agencies all working for conservation.
• Rainforest Preservation Foundation. The mission of the Rainforest Preservation Foundation is to buy and preserve pristine rainforest. For $25.00 they can buy and preserve an acre of rainforest. Furthermore, they educate Brazilians on better farming methods and how to live in the rainforest by gathering and not destroying it. They also reclaim devastated land by reforestation and rotational farming. By reforesting reclaimed lands, or lands that have been recently harvested, using methods that don't create a monoculture animals and birds are encouraged to return. The Foundation has been successful in placing over eight million acres of rainforest into trust and is training people in numerous villages in the proper farming and harvesting methods.
• Macaw Landing Foundation is a non-profit corporation operated entirely by volunteers dedicated to the preservation of macaws through research, public education and ecotourism. Don't miss their website and learn how you may be able to help.
• World Wildlife Fund - Macaws. The World Wildlife Fund is best known for its work to conserve endangered species, but they also work to protect people and nature against threats such a climate change and the use of toxic chemicals. Visit this site to learn more about protection of macaws in the wild. The website offers another link to Hyacinth Macaws providing further information, pictures and downloadable video clips.
• The Wild Connection is a non-profit corporation promoting education, rescue, rehabilitation and enrichment of parrots in captivity and strives to develop programs to protect endangered parrot species in their natural environment. Website includes links to other conservation and protection organizations, bird photos and video clips.
• The Peregrine Fund works nationally and internationally to conserve birds of prey in nature.
• Bat Conservation International, Inc. mission is to teach people the value of bats, to protect and conserve critical bat habitats, and to advance scientific knowledge through research.

Animal Protection Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is devoted to advocacy for the protection of animals from cruetly and exploitation.

• American Birding Association's Birders' Exchange If you've been birding for awhile you may have some old binoculars or other birding equipment that you can donate to a worthy cause. The Birder's Exchange would like to put your unneeded equipment to good use. Visit this website to learn about their program to aid the conservation of Neotropical migrants and resident birds by providing equipment needed in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Travel and Ecotourism

• Tropical Nature Travel is part of the Tropical Nature network. All net proceeds of Tropical Nature Travel support conservation projects throughout the Tropical Nature system (Tropical Nature - Conservation Through Ecotourism). From the first telephone call to the final trip home their travelers are attended to by expert personnel who know the lay of the land. And every step of the way tourist dollars are reinvested into new projects.
• Inka Natura Travel
offers the best of the Peruvian rainforest and archaelogy. All net proceeds benefit conservation. Inka Natura Travel is 100% owned by Peru Verde a conservation organization affiliated with the Tropical Nature Conservation System. Visit Peru Verde to learn more about their conservation work, ecotourism and Rainforest Conservation Shop.
• Victor Emanuel Nature Tours was founded in 1976. Since that time, they have become the largest company in the world to specialize in birding tours.
• The Independent Traveler's Guide-Wild Macaws. Do you yearn to see macaws flying in the wild? Is your budget a little thin for the fancy guided tours? Check out this website for information on independent travel to the destinations you dream about.

• Visit Valley of Las Alpujarras in Andalucia for a birding adventure in Southern Spain. Los Piedaos is a beautiful olive farm of beautiful and enchanting stone cottages. The secluded cottages are located in a bowl of mountains and have been lovingly restored by their architect-owner. Los Piedaos offers self-catering, a pretty pool and is wheelchair-friendly. Located near Granada, mountain villages and Costa Tropical. Visit website, click on Activities Here for birding information.
• U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets keeps you informed about travel to foreign countries and safe travel tips.

Wild Bird Watching Organizations/Clubs

• Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit membership institution whose mission is to interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds.
• Audubon has a mission of conserving and restoring natural ecosystems focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
• The Nature Conservancy is a membership organization whose mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
• Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a non-profit nature organization whose mission is to create passion for and knowledge of the natural world in the hearts and minds of children by inspiring and guiding the study of nature in our schools and communities.

Pet Bird Clubs

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Wild Bird Gardening

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Bird Product Resources

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A Birds World has great prices and fast delivery, shipping free over $100 otherwise $7.95, great customer commitment, sales and super buys on Bird Feeders, Bird Houses, Bird Baths, Birding Binoculars, Fountains, Garden Supply and Decor, Unique Gift Ideas and Wildlife Art.

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Animal Den features gift items and products for birds and many other animals . . . both pets and wildlife. You'll discover shirts, mousepads, address labels, mugs, calendars, jewelry, windchimes and so much more. Animal Den offers a safe and secure shopping experience with a respect for your privacy. Products are shipped from a 10,000 square foot warehouse with a 60-day unconditional guarantee. Here's a little of what you can experience at Animal Den: send a free animal greeting card to a friend, laugh at animal jokes and humor, a coloring book of endangered species in the Kid's Corner, animated animal pictures, animal facts updated daily, listen to animal sounds and discover a list of animal organizations and causes you can support.

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Birdbaths.com offers the largest and most complete selection of bird baths, houses and feeders anywhere . . . with hundreds of styles, designs, and colors to choose from. Birdbaths.com has the lowest pricing we've found anywhere for quality products offered by many companies. Birdbaths.com understands that purchasing online must be 100% risk-free, so they back every item with their Satisfaction Guarantee and Security Pledge. When you visit their website don't miss the solar-powered birdbaths . . . we have one and love it . . . and better than that -- so do the birds!

Are you passionate about bird-theme collectibles? If so, the place to find the best is Collectibles Today. You'll discover 85 bird-theme collectible art pieces backed by the best guarantee in the business (365 days for collectibles, and 60 days for jewelry). You'll also get accurate information about the artwork and artists you collect. Collectibles Today has a foundation of over three decades of experience and trust in the collectibles market. Collectibles Today is the Web marketing arm of The Bradford Group, the leading International provider of limited-edition collectibles and many other fine companies.

eBirdSeed does one thing and they do it extremely well -- they ship the highest quality wild bird seed throughout the United States. Since 1999, birding enthusiasts have enjoyed the convenience of quality seed delivered right to their doorstep always with FREE SHIPPING.

Here are some great reasons to purchase your birdseed online from ebirdseed.com: In some cases, believe it or not, eBirdSeed can ship your seed for less money than what you can purchase it from your neighborhood birding store. Because eBirdSeed is located outside Fargo, North Dakota -- the heart of seed country -- they will always be positioned to offer the most competitive prices and free shipping. eBirdSeed means quality! The inexpensive seed you can purchase from your local discount or hardware store chain is not the best food choice for your birds. These seeds and seed blends are stored for lengthy periods of time in warehouses and as a result are not fresh and by the time they make it to your feeder they have lost all of their nutritional value for your backyard friends. In addition to this shelf life hazard, most discount seed brands are chock full of seed hulls and undesirable fillers, again not in the best interest of your birds. eBirdSeed is farm fresh, never suffers from shelf fatigue and they guarantee their seed and seed blends are the healthiest and most nutritious seeds on the market for your birds. eBirdSeed is reasonably priced offering you significant savings. Since they are located next door to farmers and the world's finest seed processors they have no transportation associated with stocking their warehouse and have cut out all the middle men. This means you save money. They also are available 7 days a week . . . so you always have someone to talk to . . . so you can place your order toll free rather than online, if you prefer.

Gardens Alive! is one of the country's leading mail order companies dedicated to biological control of garden pests. Whether you want to control fleas in your home, pests in your garden or moths on your fine woolens; whether you want to keep deer from destroying your landscape plants or want to raise spectacular roses without chemicals; or whether you're growing bulbs or vegetables or fruit trees or grass seed, Gardens Alive! has a product that will help you succeed without turning your garden, yard or home into a minefield of chemical worries. Gardens Alive for products that can save your peace of mind and soothe your budget.

JungleWalk.com is the place for animal lovers. You'll find posters and t-shirts and can even design them yourself, a great gift shop, animal multi-media (sound clips, movie clips, animal information and pictures), free ecards and a Jungle Chat Forum. This website is great for teachers, too with its multi-media offerings and lesson plans.

Everyone knows The National Geographic Company . . . but did you know about their super kids store. Don't miss it. You'll also find all the great National Geographic products that you expect like CD Roms (among the top travel and reference titles that have won the industry's equivalent of an Oscar!) as well as books, magazines, maps and globes, travel products, photographic gear, videos and DVD's, science tools, and toys and gifts for all ages.

Spring Hill Nursery has been Amercia's favorite garden center since 1849. Well-known and respected in the mail-order nursery business they offer over 1000 different items with their online shopping service. Use the Plant Finder to choose your birdscaping plants for any zone, sun exposure, flower color and use. Their plant selections include irises, perennials, ground covers, bulbs, shrubs, trees, hedges and vines. If you're looking for a great buy on perennial plants visit their Gardens and Collections section -- the easiest and most economical way to bring beauty to every area around your home. Don't miss Abilgail's Tips and Picks column for great ideas.

The Online Nature Mall is for nature lovers and brings this specialty shopping to a new level. The stores you'll find within this mall include a Nature Shop, Binocular Shop, Outdoors Shop, Kids Shop, @Home Shop, Gardening Shop, Gift Shop and Ecology Shop. The Online Nature Mall specializes in books, videos, CD-Roms and Tapes. The selection is extraordinary.

Zoobooks.com is a kid-friendly website about animals. You'll find educational games and fascinating information about the animals kids love -- just like the monthly magazine! Zoobooks are the all-in-one, everything-you- wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask guide to the world’s most fascinating animals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Each monthly issue features 24 pages of striking wildlife photography, insightful writing, colorful illustrations, and diagrams that explain in simple terms things that make "animal facts" come alive for your child. Zoobooks are educational fun for kids 5 to 12 -- both beginning and middle level readers. Zoobooks are family-tested by more than 8 million parents and endorsed by teachers who use them in their classrooms. They are the perfect gift for kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, and friends!

Bird Webrings

Visit these webrings for some great bird watching websites:

The Urban Wildlife Webring featuring birdwatchin.com [ Join | < Prev | Next > | Random | List ]

	The Nature's Wonders SiteRing This site owned by Sheila Myers

SiteRing by Bravenet.com

Pets and Other Animals

If you are a bird lover we'll bet you love other animals, too. We fit in that category. That's why we take great pleasure in referring you to some excellent websites that provide the best information about your pets as well as animals living the natural world, too. Visit the following websites to learn and enjoy!

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