[ad_1] A chickadee lands on the ground and grabs a small bug for a snack. It quickly takes off only to fly smack dab into your front window, and you hear that awful “thud”. Fortunately this was only a glancing hit. After retreating to a nearby tree branch to recover, the chickadee regains its wits and flies off in another direction. This little bird was lucky. Window collisions result in…
[ad_1] From the high Andes to the Amazon jungle, Latin America is a birdwatchers’ paradise. Among the huge range of birds in Latin America are a few that have become emblematic of the continent. The Condors, hummingbird, Quetzal and macaw are birds to look out for on your Latin America vacation. The Andean condor is the big daddy of the bird kingdom is an important symbol in the Andes. Watching…
[ad_1] Birds are so much fun to study and photograph. That’s why I have started a birding journal or scrapbook. In addition to identifying returning migratory birds, I can add pictures of my overwintering avian friends as well. I love to see and record the transition from their winter coats to their spring and summer frocks! A bird journal will help you to keep track of when your spring visitors…
[ad_1] Every place where my family has lived has been fitted with a fish pond in the garden. These were usually dug by myself or the children and gave enormous pleasure to us all. Most important they provide atmosphere and water for the wild life. Some of the ponds we had were stocked with fish as well as tadpoles and frogs. Lying in bed at night listening to the frog…
[ad_1] I absolutely love my cats. And to return the favor, they absolutely love to have serious medical problems that result in insanely huge vet bills. I’ve had three different cats that had three completely different problems crop up, each ending rather differently. Here are my stories of the sick cats in my life. Death is inevitable with pets. No matter how strong they are, they all eventually pass away.…
[ad_1] When we talk about hypoallergenic dogs, we mean that they have a less or reduced tendency to cause allergies or allergic reaction among allergy sufferers. It has been estimated that about 10% of the US population is allergic to animals (American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology). Symptoms of the reactions can range from watery eyes to dangerous asthma attacks. The problem is not with the pet’s hair. It…
[ad_1] Even better, using pet power the right way boosts sales in spite of market dominance by big retailers. Of course, the basic premise behind ‘pet marketing’ rests on pet owners first becoming customers, then letting their furry friends do the persuasive heavy lifting for driving more sales. In a moment I’ll explain the human psychology behind how this persuasion strategy works and how to make it work for you.…
