Birds

Uncertain About Buying? Why Not Rent A Chicken First

by Laurie Kay Olson

Who would rent a chicken? Apparently quite a number of people. It is having chickens without the commitment. For Jann Symons and her husband Jim Perry it started out as a just an ad on Craig's List that made them chuckle. Then the more they thought about it, the more it made sense as a great business opportunity. They took a chance and now their in-box is full and the phone is ringing off the hook.

by Laurie Kay Olson

Yes, there really is a bird under all of that even though he looks more like an exotic desert. His name is Whipper and he is just a parakeet. Well, a very famous mutant parakeet that lives in New Zealand and overcame tremendous odds to survive. This little budgie has become known around the world for his totally wild do.

by John P. Barker

Okay--at least this isn't a car stuck in the middle of The Running of the Bulls. This is more like The Waddling of the Ducks. The sheer number of these little web-footed birds is astounding.

by Ron Callari

Hummingbirds are enchanting creatures. They have a Disney-esque quality to them that makes us question sometimes if they are real or fiction. Their mesmerizing wing-flapping sets them apart from all of their avian cousins. We think of them as illusive, disallowing us the opportunity to get up close and personal with them.

Arctic Snowy Owls On Candid Camera In The Wild

by Ron Callari

If you're familiar with Falcon cams which document the life-cycle of baby chicks (like the YouTube video I recorded at 101 Hudson Street in Jersey City recently), you probable know how live-streaming can capture the live footage of wildlife in urban settings. But what about out in the wild? Seems like that would present even a greater challenge.

Rufus, The Hawk Shares No Love For Pigeons At Wimbledon

by Ron Callari

Set, Match, Game on! Rufus, the Harris Hawk who keeps court at Wimbledon these days is in charge of keeping the skies and course clear of pigeons and their infamous droppings. This saavy predator knows there's nothing worse than having pigeons poop on the players - kind of puts them off their game!