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Birds of a feather flock to annual show  -  ‎Aug 3, 2009‎
MyFox Tampa BayAmong the birds on display were Blue and Gold Macaw babies, different kinds of Cockatiels, Amazons, Lovebirds, Canaries, a big variety of parrots,

Pet bird still out on its own  -  ‎Jul 30, 2009‎
Wicked Local MilfordA blue and gold macaw that has been lost since July 18 has not been found, animal control officials said.

Budgerigars 101: Tips for caring for America's parakeet  -  ‎Jul 29, 2009‎
Examiner.comBut because budgies are parrots, keeping them is no less a responsibility than keeping a cockatiel, an Alexandrine parakeet, a conure, a blue and gold macaw

MENIFEE: 'Beak Squad' parrot group forming  -  ‎Jul 15, 2009‎
North County Times - CalifornianThree years ago, the couple also adopted a blue and gold macaw, 13-year-old Zachary, an obedient and intelligent parrot who likes to dance, she said.

'Our No. 1 thing is the animals'  -  ‎Jul 20, 2009‎
Rapid City JournalA blue and gold Macaw named Julio clasps his beak on the cage and follows Welchynski with black, beady eyes. His body is covered in vibrant yellow and

Muskogee Man Helping Save Parrots And Others  -  ‎Jul 24, 2009‎
News On 6..."We are probably gonna be getting a cockatiel, and umbrella cockatoo, and African Gray, and a Blue and Gold Macaw," said Bill Day of Green Country Parrot

Aviculture 101: companion bird basics  -  ‎Jul 19, 2009‎
Examiner.comLarge birds (over 600 grams) scarlet macaw, blue and gold macaw, umbrella cockatoo, palm cockatoo, Moluccan cockatoo, etc need bar widths of 1�or 1 ½�.

Mid-Valley residents find ways to cope with the heat  -  ‎Jul 30, 2009‎
Statesman JournalEven Gypsy, a blue and gold macaw, stayed on the job as mascot of Tiki's at 51st cafe in Lincoln City during the heat. Cafe owner Carol Sovey used a parasol

Bird is on the loose  -  ‎Jul 22, 2009‎
Wicked Local MilfordO'Connor said the blue and gold macaw is a very expensive animal. "He's got the advantage on us right now, because he can fly," he said, adding that some

Childrens author comes to Aspen Elementary to Read Across America  -  25 Mar 2009
Ventura County StarOn March 6th Scrimshaw, a blue and gold macaw and Noah, a golden retriever were welcomed by the 3rd grade classes. Scrimshaw showed off a few of his many

Zoo in Warwick a first in Bucks  -  ‎Mar 21, 2009‎
phillyBurbs.comArthur the mealworm-loving aardvark; and, of course, Ziggy, the blue-and-gold macaw that's been Fortunato's feathered companion for 20 years.

Birds of a Feather:  -  ‎Mar 20, 2009‎
Dearborn Press and GuideDave Carol has adopted a blue-and-gold macaw named Captain Morgan, "one of the biggest I've seen," he said, and fully expects it to outlive him.

Among the wild things  -  ‎Mar 15, 2009‎
Dekalb Daily ChronicleAnd, of course, Miguel the blue-and-gold macaw. The large parrot seemed content to sit on Anderson’s arm flapping its wings during its segment,

Carlinville man convinced two macaws belong to his late father  -  ‎Mar 10, 2009‎
The State Journal-RegisterShannon Kirshner/The State Journal-Register By RHYS SAUNDERS Two blue-and-gold macaw parrots that have been spotted on Goodwin Court will return to

Nichols School Students Build Animal Enrichment For The Buffalo Zoo  -  ‎Mar 10, 2009‎
Zoo and Aquarium Visitor NewsThis Thursday, March 12, from 1:30 – 3:15 pm, students will examine behaviors of Patty the blue and gold macaw, snow leopards, hyena, river otters and

Boca Raton woman files lawsuit for return of gray parrot  -  21 Feb 2009
Sun-Sentinel.com,Colicheski said she bought Tequila in 1996 in West Orange, NJ She moved to Boca Raton two years later with Tequila and Pedro, a blue and gold macaw.

Brian Wilson has turned his home in Damascus into a refuge for ...  -  Feb 15, 2009
Baltimore Sun,Here's Daisy, a blue-and-gold macaw and a veteran of gun-safety classes that he has held at schools. Wilson makes a pistol with his thumb and index finger

Ybor Knight Parade not a good fit with Valentine's, some say  -  Feb 14, 2009
Tampabay.com,..."This is a party," he said, his shoulder capped with a blue-and-gold Macaw named Spike. "This is for the adults." Most parade watchers were unaware of the

Paws, fur and feathers go to work  -  Feb 10, 2009
Hot Springs Star,Mallie Mae is a seven year old blue and gold macaw who flew in from Washington. Not on his own power but on an airplane when she was six months old.

In View: Birds of a Feather  -  Jan 26, 2009
In-Forum,Diane Clark with Rio, a blue-and-gold macaw, left, and Candi Willey with Molly, a Congo African gray, were among those who attended the avian-friendly

Children's Books: "Scat"  -  Feb 17, 2009
Sacramento Bee,Duane Scrod Sr., Smoke's dad, whose constant companion since the day his wife lit out for Paris is a blue and gold macaw named Nadine who speaks three

Live From Gasparilla: Great Day For A Parade  -  Feb 7, 2009
Tampa Tribune,Going Crackers Over Spyke: Spyke, a 16-year-old, blue-and-gold macaw parrot, is a photograph magnet perched on her owner's shoulder. Adorned in pirate garb,

At Parrot U, downturn means fewer sales  -  Feb 19, 2009
CharlotteObserver.com,Waller gently greets them, feeding a nut to Hoover, an 8-year-old blue and gold macaw with long, vibrant tail feathers. He flares his wings.

Understanding Wildllife brings animals and lessons to White Oak  -  Nov 12, 2008
Morris Daily Herald,Kelly, the blue and gold macaw, was a relatively quite bird, he said, but many parrots are not. Some families buy parrots as pets only to find they are very

Blue Dogs To Perform At Oyster Roast Fundraiser  -  Nov 6, 2008
PRLog.Org (press release),In authentic costume and accompanied by his blue and gold macaw, Eric Lavender brings to life the pirates, who visited Charleston.

New store sells exotic pets  -  Nov 11, 2008
Miramichi Leader,Her name is Sierra and the two-year-old blue and gold macaw is the main attraction at a new store, Rick's Little Shop of Pets. She is just one of the many

Preference, location determine paint's sheen  -  Nov 8, 2008
Las Vegas Review - Journal,I have it behind my blue and gold macaw's cage and use a scrub brush to clean it. But I did purchase the best quality the company offered; it really does

Bookworm: Carving out a place to be  -  Oct 24, 2008
Marconews,So when, at the end of Parrot Weekend Experience (a sort-of immersion class), she agreed to take a wild-caught blue-and-gold macaw, Ellis-Bell was eager but

Stolen Macaw Stirs Texas Community  -  Sep 3, 2008
BirdChannel.com,The 28-year-old blue-and-gold macaw grew up in The Pet Village, a pet store in Duncanville, Texas, a city just outside of Dallas. Here he was hand-raised by

A look into the life of parrots  -  Sep 3, 2008
Sarasota Herald-Tribune,Aside from the fact that a blue and gold Macaw can live about a long as a human, Bastis said, birds, especially the larger exotic varieties,

Birds of a feather #@$! together  -  Sep 16, 2008
Toronto Star,But Barney, a blue-and-gold macaw at the Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuneaton, was not content to offend human sensibilities as a soloist.

Scottish sanctuary for people - and  -  Sep 4, 2008
Toronto Star,..."Most people are so excited to see the birds that they just start snapping away," says MacMillain as she poses with Max, a blue and gold macaw,

LANDING CONCERT DRAWS A COOL CROWD  -  Sep 17, 2008
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com,Not to be outdone was Vito, a blue and gold macaw, who bobbed up and down and added percussion by clicking his beak in time to the music.

Foster Parrots gets boost from Pet Rock  -  Sep 12, 2008
Worcester Telegram,Marc Johnson bought his first parrot, a blue and gold macaw, after learning of his availability through the Want Advertiser. Wally, as the bird is called,

Rare 28-year-old macaw parrot stolen from Duncanville pet store  -  Aug 29, 2008
Pegasus News,By Pegasus News wire DUNCANVILLE — A $1000 reward is being offered for the safe return of Max, a 28-year-old blue and gold macaw parrot, which was stolen

Woman seeks return of parrot pal Papa Guyo  -  Aug 29, 2008
Amarillo.com (subscription),Navetta will pay a $700 reward - no questions asked - for the safe return of her blue and gold macaw that was stolen from the front seat of her recreational

Video captures two stealing popular parrot from Duncanville pet shop  -  Aug 28, 2008
Quick DFW,Stephanie Roberts, the store's owner, said she and her customers have shared a remarkable friendship with Max, a 28-year-old blue and gold macaw who serves

Gulliver's travels take macaw on long strange odyssey  -  Aug 7, 2008
San Diego Union Tribune,By Chris Moran After a shipwreck, arrest and quarantine, a blue and gold macaw's transoceanic odyssey appeared to be over Thursday with his safe release

Girl Scouts hold Norco fair to benefit shelters, achieve Gold Award  -  Aug 2, 2008
Press-Enterprise,The fair included retired Los Angeles police Officer Mike Simonsen, of Riverside, showing off his blue and gold macaw, named "Officer Byrd," to teach safety

Friends of a feather  -  Aug 3, 2008
Victoria Advocate,...cb_macaw_080108_1 Charlie the blue and gold macaw eats a pecan on Thursday, July 31, 2008 in Victoria. (Christina Burke) BY CHRISTINA BURKE

For the birds:  -  Aug 11, 2008
SunJournal.com (subscription),..."Delaney always wants to fly," Tims said of one of her youngest, a 2-year-old blue and gold macaw. "Unfortunately, when he flies he crashes.

Leaping lizards! It's a show for kids  -  Aug 10, 2008
Dailyrecord.com,Magician Scott Drukker will entertain young children with a display of magic tricks, along with his blue and gold Macaw (parrot) Thurston.

The Oasis Sanctuary Greets Gulliver With A Party  -  Jul 30, 2008
BirdChannel.com,7, 2008, Gulliver, the now famous blue-and-gold macaw, will celebrate his return to the United States with the Oasis Sanctuary staff and friends at a party

Sybil Erden  -  Jul 23, 2008
Vail Sun,Following the shipwreck of the American boat, the Darla Jean, in early December of 2007, a young Blue and Gold Macaw named Gulliver, was left stranded and

The good that people do is worth mention  -  Jul 28, 2008
Vail Sun,We were thinking about that recently as we read the adventures of Gulliver the blue and gold macaw and the efforts of Sybil Erden and The Oasis exotic bird

Search for stolen parrots  -  Jul 31, 2008
Hertfordshire Mercury,Charlie, an African Grey, and Artilla, a blue-and-gold Macaw, were snatched from a property in Castille Court on Eleanor Way. The thieves entered through

Stranded Bird Soars To Safety  -  Jul 30, 2008
CBS 3,TJ, a 20-year-old blue and gold Macaw, was apparently startled by the sound of a garage door, sending him high into a neighbor's tree in Willingboro on

Tropic of Columbus  -  Aug 3, 2008
Columbus Dispatch,Jim Rush lives the tropical life with a yard full of banana plants and other lush vegetation, with help from his friend, Sam, a blue and gold macaw.

Feathered friend flies the coop  -  Jul 22, 2008
WBIR-TV,So the McBees and their blue and gold macaw Stella wait for the return of the little green bird. Phyllis says she talks all the time.. and LOVES peanut

Creature Teachers hits the Needham Public Library  -  Jul 16, 2008
Needham Times,There was a large parrot, a blue and gold macaw, who playfully nipped on Roth’s hand as he handled it and would dance around on his perch during the

Facebook Parrot Sarah could become world famous  -  Jul 25, 2008
Skegness Standard,Sarah, a blue and gold macaw, who lives at the National Parrot Sanctuary has been put on Facebook, an online social networking community, in a bid to make

Hollinger Park is for the birds  -  Aug 2, 2008
Timmins Daily Press,Lalande will be bringing her blue and gold macaw parrot, as well as two little macaws. At previous events she's seen Cockatoos, African Grey parrot,

Around the Inland Valley  -  Jul 26, 2008
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin,Twelve days later, a blue and gold macaw was stolen from the rear yard of a residence on north Towne Avenue and Wednesday a bird cage was stolen from east

Birds in the News 141  -  Jul 28, 2008
ScienceBlogsSarah, a blue and gold macaw, who lives at the National Parrot Sanctuary in the UK has been put on Facebook, an online social networking community,

Master Gardener: Tasha Tudor  -  Jul 17, 2008
Allston-Brighton TAB,10-11 am, Animal Ambassadors features a Burmese python, a blue and gold macaw, tree frogs and more. For children with adult companions.

Community Calendar for July 18  -  Jul 17, 2008
MetroWest Daily News,...presents Curious Creatures July 21, from 10 to 11 am Meet an albino Burmese python, a blue and gold macaw, an African pygmy hedgehog and rain forest

Arts Calendar: 7/20-7/26  -  Jul 18, 2008
Daily News Tribune,Meet an albino python, blue and gold macaw and more. Admission is $4/$5 at the door. Call 508-877-7630 or visit newenglandwild.org.

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