News item

Brazilian Prisoners use pigeons to smuggle in mobile phones

the headline pretty much says it all...

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it's been pretty strange for birds recently...

Some got drunk

Some people are taking aim at them...literally

And some, were just aiming themselves in the wrong place

News/Misc.

Still recovering from my cold (when i get sick it usually lasts a while) and FINALLY finishing the music video which I will share once I get word on some possibly fun news from the PR company. In the meantime, I'm thinking about my next project which will likely be a mini musical of sorts.

- The New York Times has a small piece on the frustrations of making a bird feeder work well with one's home. Living in an apartment, I can relate!

- Waxwings: "hip and a bit more groovy" ?

- Speaking of birdfeeders, here's some tips on what birds like what!

The loneliness of the Chinese Birdwatcher

I had no idea about the existence of this extremely rare bird (and so lovely as well), but thanks to this amazing article in last weeks Economist (of all places haha!) I now wish I was there helping them with their efforts. Also great information on the state of bird protection in China.

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Yachts & Magpies

-The magpie now shares something in common with humans, chimps, & dolphins...
-Seagulls once again getting aggressive...
-I hadnt seen this commercial but seeing as Olympic fever has been going around it's very appropriate!

Been a busy week at work and now I'm glad it's over. I plan on relaxing and maybe some dancing as well. Been playing this Yacht track non-stop and I think it's a perfect/fun song to listen to during a summer weekend. They're from Portland, and the song is a little crazy, but indulge me haha. Have a good one!

Bad News for Birds this Week

-Rare bird chicks being eaten by mice.....

-Foie Gras back on the menu here in Chicago....

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news of a feathery kind...

• Israelis vote for national bird
• Scotland creates more protected areas for its birds.
• New York's birds: most love Central Park, some love Brooklyn pizza...
• Also NYC-related, a lovely photo editorial on the yearly homing pigeon race.
  

misc...

• Iraqis and their Birds...
• Wildlife in Austrailia's Murray Wetlands is in trouble...
  
• and a really great article from the Jeff Wells at the Philadelphia Inquirer on conservation: What We buy Hurts Birds We Watch.

News news

-wanna know what shade-grown coffee is? and why it's helping birds? read about it here

-gulls have found a new vacation spot, and it's causing some commotion..

-Donald Trump being an ass again, this time in other countries. Please, take a moment to 'sign' a petition here.