WILDLIFE CONSERVATION & REHABILITATION~2010 & 2011

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

What a cute story, gigi...and Barb, I guess the BB's don't want to leave their mama!!! Too cute!!

SusanE · **Posted:** Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:27 am

Midge, the Greeter. :flirty:

beans · **Posted:** Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:58 pm

Pigeons who have been cared for by people can become very friendly. Midge has obviously found a home!

And here's our Raven, who went to Cascades Raptor Center on Saturday. He loves the sun on his shoulders.

I think he's very happy in his new home.

gigi · **Posted:** Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:32 pm

thank you beans. he seems very much at home here at his new home and I am not surprised!

SusanE · **Posted:** Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:06 pm

Does he have his head turned upside down? Funny dude. (Happy dude.)

kittenface · **Posted:** Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:47 pm

How adorable he is thanks beans and I'm so glad you got up there to see him and get a picture

obxbarb · **Posted:** Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:24 pm

I'm sure you miss him Beans, but he does look pretty happy!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

What a great pic, Beans....and I'm sure he is happy....so glad you had to chance to go visit "your boy".... :girlyes:

beans · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:13 pm

This is a picture that was emailed to me by Louise Shimmel, who established and now runs CRC (along with a board of directors). I hope to go there early September and again in November. In November, I will bring a sweet potato. On a cold day, he appreciates a warm, baked sweet potato.

gigi · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:35 pm

beans wrote:

<<snip>> This is a picture that was emailed to me by Louise Shimmel, who established and now runs CRC (along with a board of directors). I hope to go there early September and again in November. In November, I will bring a sweet potato. On a cold day, he appreciates a warm, baked sweet potato.

I will have to remember that tip beans!

Antilogical · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:51 pm

Ooooh - I'll remember that too, for our little guys!

gigi · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:26 am

Jenny and Shirley were Elephants at the same circus when Jenny was a calf, and Shirley was in her twenties. The two lived one winter together, but then were separated twenty-two years ago. It's very rare for elephants to display this kind of emotion in captivity, and it's probably the first time such a thing has been documented on film. Be sure to note them “hugging” near the end of this video. Elephants Reunited After 20 Years
I also visited Allison Argo's website ArgoFilms. She does amazing work.

beans · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:17 pm

Thanks ever so much for posting that link. I saw the PBS special -- it was great to see these special moments again.

SusanE · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:13 pm

gigi, that was amazing, touching, and bittersweet to watch. Tears are running down my face. Thank goodness Shirley is finally without chains.

gigi · **Posted:** Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:05 pm

It broke my heart too, but seeing them in the end was so wonderful.

SusanE · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:01 pm

I've recently learned what a terribly invasive species the House Sparrow is, and I am ashamed to admit that some of my backyard practices have "facilitated" this population. :tantrum2:

No more. I'm trying to read and educate myself about types of feed as well as housing that will encourage native birds to return, but would love to hear from some of you knowledgeable people about your experiences of what REALLY works and what doesn't. Thanks.

gigi · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:13 pm

I am not sure anything works at reducing their population Susan. The house sparrow likes to nest near buildings, hence the name, so removing habitat and nesting opportunities are your only hope. Don't get your hopes up since this bird is very resourceful and I don't think there is a seed that the house sparrow does not like. My humble opinion is that they are just fine at my feeders. I put out enough for everyone including the squirrels and occasional raccoon and possum.

From Cornell

beans · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:18 pm

Anyone who sees this video will understand with his heart why we should protect wildlife and wildlife territories:

gigi · **Posted:** Wed Aug 24, 2011 6:21 pm

Thanks you beans. That was so touching.
I am doubly blessed. These pictures were taken during my hike at the bottom of the Grand Canyon last year. For a short time "Buck" and his lady walked along side us and eventually crossed the trail and disappeared. The next morning as we hiked out, we came upon another family and even saw the fawn nursing. It was beautiful.

SusanE · **Posted:** Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:00 am

Thanks, gigi. I guess I have my work cut out for me. :imbored:

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