This is the finalpart of the story about how Arwin, a Crimson Wing parrot parakeet, came to Pandemonium Aviaries. Arwin died in early April. To commemorate her life and explain why her death means so much to me, I’d like to share the full story of how she came to Pandemonium Aviaries and what she …
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Finding a Friend for Arwin (Part 3) 0
This is the third part of the story about how Arwin, a Crimson Wing parrot parakeet, came to Pandemonium Aviaries. Arwin died in early April. To commemorate her life and explain why her death means so much to me, I’d like to share the full story of how she came to Pandemonium Aviaries and what …
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The Search for a Friend for Arwin (Part 2) 0
This is the second part of the story about how Arwin, a Crimson Wing parrot parakeet, came to Pandemonium Aviaries. Arwin died earlier this month. To commemorate her life and explain why her death means so much to me, I’d like to share the full story of how she came to Pandemonium Aviaries and what …
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The Search for a Friend for Arwin 0
I was so sad on Monday morning to find that Arwin, a Crimson Wing parrot parakeet had died. To commemorate her life and explain why her death means so much to me, I’d like to share the full story of how she came to Pandemonium Aviaries and what she taught me… The search for a …
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Plumage is a Girl’s Best Friend 0
Plumage is a Girl’s Best Friend Much like peacocks, the Victoria Crowned pigeons are immediately recognizable by their feathers. Their gorgeous blues are a product of sexual selection: the better the plumage, the better the chance of reproducing with a quality lady. The male will lower his head, stretch forward towards the female, and bob …
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I left Pandemonium Aviaries to spend a semester in Ireland, saying a temporary goodbye to all of the birds. But it’s safe to say that the sanctuary sparked something in me: Bird Fever. I love birds. I fell hard, and now they’ve managed to follow me all of the way to Ireland. Exhibit A: …
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An Alright/All Right Approach 0
An Alright/All-Right Approach Flipping through the pages of November’s issue of Science News, I was greeted by the most handsome familiar faces. The boisterous characters were flecked with explosive colors, almost grinning at the camera. I couldn’t have been happier when I recognized some of my favorite feathered friends: Lady Gouldian …
Read More‘Twas the Night Before Toy Day 0
By Michele Raffin, Pandemonium Aviaries Founder ‘Twas the night before Toy Day when all through the yard, None of the birds were sleeping; they all were on guard. Nests had been built and hung up with care. In hopes that they would be filled with toys the birds didn’t have to share. The Moustaches were …
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The Birds of Christmas 0
by Brittany Webb, Pandemonium Aviaries Intern Birds are symbolically rich in a vast number of ways, whether it be religion, literature, poetry, art, or any other cultural expression. Bird enthusiasts are quick to notice that this is especially true around the holidays. This time of year, wherever you look you are likely to find graceful …
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Angry Words 1
by Brittany Webb, Pandemonium Aviaries Intern When thinking about the relationship between humans and animals, one often wonders why animal species are too often treated poorly. In a society that accepts certain horrors such as habitat destruction, abusive food industries, and animal neglect, there must be some reason as to why, in general, we find …
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