http://www.birdwatchin.com/birdwatchin-buzz.html Thoughts, experiences and the latest news to enjoy one of nature's wonders ... our beautiful and interesting wild birds. Discover the fascinating hobby of bird watching and bird feeding. Parrot stories and information are a part of Birdwatchin' Buzz because my pet birds take up a lot of space in my life and are what led to my enjoyment of wild bird watching. en-us Wed, 24 May 2006 19:27:12 -0700 Wed, 24 May 2006 19:27:12 -0700 Easy Blogs by uuba.com http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e47 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e47 Wed, 24 May 2006 19:27:12 -0700 I've been in a 22 year love affair. Yep, I sure have. Who has captured my heart? Well, I'll give you a hint . . . he is wrapped in a bundle of the most beautiful feathers anyone can imagine. These feathers are soft, fluffy at times, and absolutely take your... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e46 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e46 Sun, 21 May 2006 16:16:14 -0700 (These blogs are best viewed at Birdwatchin' Buzz!) One day last week I was in my backyard working madly away in a flower bed. It was in need of some general cleanup and removing dead growth left patches of bare ground. In the process of clearing away the vegetation... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e45 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e45 Fri, 5 May 2006 22:43:32 -0700 (These blogs are best viewed at Birdwatchin' Buzz!)One of the great joys in my life are my Lesser Jardine Parrots. They are the smallest parrots I have and occupy a place in my heart that none of my other avian kids can fill.Jardines are known as the "African... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e44 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e44 Fri, 5 May 2006 22:33:33 -0700 (These blogs are best viewed at Birdwatchin' Buzz!)As I've mentioned before, we have several peacocks in our neighborhood. They are free to roam about and often spend time at our home. The dominant male loves to see his reflection in the hubcab of my SUV.Looking... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e43 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e43 Fri, 5 May 2006 18:56:11 -0700 (These blogs are best viewed at Birdwatchin' Buzz!)While out on my bird walk last Tuesday morning I was overwhelmed by all the singing and carrying on by the birds as I walked down the road. It was definitely a sign that spring has arrived. The male birds were... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e42 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e42 Fri, 5 May 2006 18:12:09 -0700 (These blogs are best viewed at Birdwatchin' Buzz!)I remain frustrated with my inability to go to Lake Henshaw for a personal look at the Bald Eagle chick. The last update I mentioned about the progress at the nest was on March 25th. You'd think between then... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e41 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e41 Fri, 5 May 2006 17:22:08 -0700 (These blogs are best viewed at Birdwatchin' Buzz!)I've been giving my new birding binoculars a workout. I've been going on the field trips associated with my birding class every weekend. And I've returned to my morning walks for exercise. But now those walks... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e40 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e40 Fri, 5 May 2006 16:55:10 -0700 (These blogs are best viewed at Birdwatchin' Buzz!).) Be forewarned . . . I just realized that this blog entry has become a billboard. But for good reason that you'll appreciate, especially if you are in the market for new quality binoculars.Back in February... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e39 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200605.html#e39 Fri, 5 May 2006 16:21:22 -0700 (This blog is best viewed at Birdwatchin' Buzz.) I never realized the impact blogging would have on me. I never realized I'd have so much fun writing about the going-ons in my life. I suppose that's because I've always been kind of a private person. But what... http://www.birdwatchin.com/200603.html#e38 http://www.birdwatchin.com/200603.html#e38 Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:59:54 -0700 When I received an email promoting a beginning birding class sponsored by the Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center I just couldn't resist signing up. Although I've been birding for awhile I was curious to see what an official birding class had to offer. Besides...