7 Oct 2013 - Bryher

Had a great day on Bryher today. After some photos of a strange looking stint emerged last night, about 10 birders took the early boat across to the island to check it out and then spent most of the day there. The stint was probably just a Little Stint, but there was plenty of other birds on the island too. The best bird, which I found, was a Little Bunting that I flushed up from a grassy field. It called a few times and then landed in some bracken and then on some rocks. It showed for about a minute and then flew off with some Meadow Pipits, despite being searched for it wasn't seen again until I re-found it some 7 hours later with a big flock of Meadow Pipits around the campsite.
The radio was handy again as it alerted me to a juvenile Rose-coloured Starling that was flying around the Hell Bay Hotel behind me. It flew around for a minute and the landed in Martin Hallams back garden.
I also managed to get great views of a Yellow-browed Warbler by playing my Long-tailed Tit recording and seeing what came out to it. A few other nice birds on the island included about 5 Whinchat.

Had a great day on Bryher today. After some photos of a strange looking stint emerged last night, about 10 birders took the early boat across to the island to check it out and then spent most of the day there. The stint was probably just a Little Stint, but there was plenty of other birds on the island too. The best bird, which I found, was a Little Bunting that I flushed up from a grassy field. It called a few times and then landed in some bracken and then on some rocks. It showed for about a minute and then flew off with some Meadow Pipits, despite being searched for it wasn't seen again until I re-found it some 7 hours later with a big flock of Meadow Pipits around the campsite.
The radio was handy again as it alerted me to a juvenile Rose-coloured Starling that was flying around the Hell Bay Hotel behind me. It flew around for a minute and the landed in Martin Hallams back garden.
I also managed to get great views of a Yellow-browed Warbler by playing my Long-tailed Tit recording and seeing what came out to it. A few other nice birds on the island included about 5 Whinchat.

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Isles of Scilly 5th and 6th Oct 2013

It's been a quiet couple of days. On Saturday (5th) I headed over to St. Martins with Lincs birder Dean Nicholson. Although a pleasant walk around the island, passerines were quite thin on the ground with a couple of Yellow-browds and Lesser Whitethroat being the only birds of note. Waders were in good numbers though along the southern beach with 200+ Sanderling, 60+Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 2 Bar-wits and a Grey Plover. On retuning to St Mary's I caught the bus up to Watermill where there was an Arctice Warbler at Newford Duckpond.

Arctic Warbler, Newford Duckpond

Arctic Warbler, Newford Duckpond

Arctic Warbler, Newford Duckpond

Today (6th) I went up through the airport and then down to Porthelick, through Carn Friars, Normandy and then around Green Farm and Content Farm. I was pretty gutted that after spending almost two hours on the airfield at the windsock that I failed to find a Short-toed Lark that spend the day lurking on the opposite side of the runway. The rest of the day was pretty quiet with only a few common migrants as reward to some hard work in the field.

It's been a quiet couple of days. On Saturday (5th) I headed over to St. Martins with Lincs birder Dean Nicholson. Although a pleasant walk around the island, passerines were quite thin on the ground with a couple of Yellow-browds and Lesser Whitethroat being the only birds of note. Waders were in good numbers though along the southern beach with 200+ Sanderling, 60+Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin, 2 Bar-wits and a Grey Plover. On retuning to St Mary's I caught the bus up to Watermill where there was an Arctice Warbler at Newford Duckpond.

Arctic Warbler, Newford Duckpond

Arctic Warbler, Newford Duckpond

Arctic Warbler, Newford Duckpond

Today (6th) I went up through the airport and then down to Porthelick, through Carn Friars, Normandy and then around Green Farm and Content Farm. I was pretty gutted that after spending almost two hours on the airfield at the windsock that I failed to find a Short-toed Lark that spend the day lurking on the opposite side of the runway. The rest of the day was pretty quiet with only a few common migrants as reward to some hard work in the field.

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Isles of Scilly - 4 Oct 13

I started off first thing at Pendeen Lighthouse, just before 7.30am. As I drove down to the lower car park, a bird flew out from the side of the track and landed in front of my car, dazzled slightly by my headlights. It was facing away from me, but then turned it’s head 180 degrees to look at me – a Wryneck! It sat in front of the car for a while and then flew up onto the wall next to me, but alas not long enough for me to get any photos. It showed well later on my way out of Pendeen and I managed to get a few shots of it. Alas, as I was trying to get back to St. Just airfield I didn’t have time to look at the rest of Pendeen. If I had, maybe I’d have found the Isabelline Shrike that was found later in the day! Could’ve, should’ve, would’ve – didn’t.

Wryneck, Pendeen, Cornwall

Wryneck, Pendeen, Cornwall

Anyway, I got my flight across to The Scillies at 9.30, moved into my digs, got the groceries in and headed out into the field. It must have been my Wryneck day today as at the north end of Port Mellon I noticed a small bird hoping around the rocks, raised my bins and realised that I’d found my second Wryneck of the day! There were lots of White Wagtails and Wheatears on the beaches. I’d estimate that I saw at least 50 White Wagtails today and around 30-40 Wheatears. My route took me over Harry’s Wall, Porthloo, Telegraph, Content Farm, Pelistry, Green Lane and Watermill. Spotted Flycatchers were quite numerous (6) with a few Pied Flys, 3 Whinchats, 5 Yellow Wagtails and a nice winter-plumaged Blue-headed Wagtail.

Once I’d left Hugh Town, I didn’t see a single birder (just a few dudes). I’m sure there must be more stuff about. Just hoping that I can find it!

I started off first thing at Pendeen Lighthouse, just before 7.30am. As I drove down to the lower car park, a bird flew out from the side of the track and landed in front of my car, dazzled slightly by my headlights. It was facing away from me, but then turned it’s head 180 degrees to look at me – a Wryneck! It sat in front of the car for a while and then flew up onto the wall next to me, but alas not long enough for me to get any photos. It showed well later on my way out of Pendeen and I managed to get a few shots of it. Alas, as I was trying to get back to St. Just airfield I didn’t have time to look at the rest of Pendeen. If I had, maybe I’d have found the Isabelline Shrike that was found later in the day! Could’ve, should’ve, would’ve – didn’t.

Wryneck, Pendeen, Cornwall

Wryneck, Pendeen, Cornwall

Anyway, I got my flight across to The Scillies at 9.30, moved into my digs, got the groceries in and headed out into the field. It must have been my Wryneck day today as at the north end of Port Mellon I noticed a small bird hoping around the rocks, raised my bins and realised that I’d found my second Wryneck of the day! There were lots of White Wagtails and Wheatears on the beaches. I’d estimate that I saw at least 50 White Wagtails today and around 30-40 Wheatears. My route took me over Harry’s Wall, Porthloo, Telegraph, Content Farm, Pelistry, Green Lane and Watermill. Spotted Flycatchers were quite numerous (6) with a few Pied Flys, 3 Whinchats, 5 Yellow Wagtails and a nice winter-plumaged Blue-headed Wagtail.

Once I’d left Hugh Town, I didn’t see a single birder (just a few dudes). I’m sure there must be more stuff about. Just hoping that I can find it!

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TWO HUNDRED POSTS AND FORTY MONTHS

Forty months have passed since that May in 2010 when this blog started and unbelievably we have now reached 200 posts,that is exactly five on average every month. Perhaps now would be a good time to say a little bit about this blog which has through 199 posts been dedicated to the life and wonders of birds in Extremadura. During this time, based on the blog statistics, we have received almost 160,000 visits, a figure which has grown from the initial visits by those closest to us. In the last twelve months, there has been on average between 5,000 and 6,000 visits a month, and i9ndeed sometimes we have had over 8,000 visits, such as in December 2012…let’s have a look why.

It is not easy to know what have been the most popular themes, since the statistics only show us the visits directly for each posting and not general visits to the blog, which is how most people may consult the blog. However, the postings about the White-tailed Eagle are in first place (particularly if you sum the visits to the two postings). After that is the post about phenology of Extremadura’s birds written by Sergio Mayordomo posted just a few weeks ago! It is so recent in fact that perhaps it is too early to say whether it will overtake the admirable White-tailed Eagle! After that comes the most common birds of Extremadura, the story of our dear friend the  Black Stork Choni, then the complex theme of the Long-legged Buzzards (or whatever they are), the Lammergeiers that travel through Extremadura and some of the  monthly summaries, the most visited being March 2012. So varied themes, probably corresponding to an equally varied public - something that pleases us.

Our visitors to the Spanish version, as one might expect are mainly Spanish. The smaller number of foreign are mainly from (in order) United States, France, Mexico, Germany and, curiously, Russia.  Lower down the list are our neighbours in Portugal, Colombiaand Argentina, and way down the list Great Britain. People find us using Google (more than 95%) using the key words “aves” and “Extremadura”. In contrasts, links with other blogs yield just 1% of visits. Looking back, it is quite nostalgic to look at the posting marking the first anniversary of the blog.

The themes most visited in the English version were about Rüppell’s Vulture, Long-legged Buzzard, Bonelli’s Eagle, exotic quails (rather curiously), Saker Falcon and monthly summaries. These themes are predominately about rare birds and notable sightings, for readers particularly interested in specific and current information, perhaps to plan for a forthcoming visit. It is therefore and added satisfaction that the blog is thus contributing towards birding holidays in Extremadura. Most visits to the English blog are from Great Britainand the United States, followed far behind by Spain. Even further back is France, tied with Germany, Russia, Holland, India, Belgiumand Sweden. Therefore English-speaking countries predominate and those in Western Europe, plus Russia and India. The majority find the blog via Google.

So a big thank you to all of our Readers, may you continue to visit us.

Forty months have passed since that May in 2010 when this blog started and unbelievably we have now reached 200 posts,that is exactly five on average every month. Perhaps now would be a good time to say a little bit about this blog which has through 199 posts been dedicated to the life and wonders of birds in Extremadura. During this time, based on the blog statistics, we have received almost 160,000 visits, a figure which has grown from the initial visits by those closest to us. In the last twelve months, there has been on average between 5,000 and 6,000 visits a month, and i9ndeed sometimes we have had over 8,000 visits, such as in December 2012…let’s have a look why.

It is not easy to know what have been the most popular themes, since the statistics only show us the visits directly for each posting and not general visits to the blog, which is how most people may consult the blog. However, the postings about the White-tailed Eagle are in first place (particularly if you sum the visits to the two postings). After that is the post about phenology of Extremadura’s birds written by Sergio Mayordomo posted just a few weeks ago! It is so recent in fact that perhaps it is too early to say whether it will overtake the admirable White-tailed Eagle! After that comes the most common birds of Extremadura, the story of our dear friend the  Black Stork Choni, then the complex theme of the Long-legged Buzzards (or whatever they are), the Lammergeiers that travel through Extremadura and some of the  monthly summaries, the most visited being March 2012. So varied themes, probably corresponding to an equally varied public - something that pleases us.

Our visitors to the Spanish version, as one might expect are mainly Spanish. The smaller number of foreign are mainly from (in order) United States, France, Mexico, Germany and, curiously, Russia.  Lower down the list are our neighbours in Portugal, Colombiaand Argentina, and way down the list Great Britain. People find us using Google (more than 95%) using the key words “aves” and “Extremadura”. In contrasts, links with other blogs yield just 1% of visits. Looking back, it is quite nostalgic to look at the posting marking the first anniversary of the blog.

The themes most visited in the English version were about Rüppell’s Vulture, Long-legged Buzzard, Bonelli’s Eagle, exotic quails (rather curiously), Saker Falcon and monthly summaries. These themes are predominately about rare birds and notable sightings, for readers particularly interested in specific and current information, perhaps to plan for a forthcoming visit. It is therefore and added satisfaction that the blog is thus contributing towards birding holidays in Extremadura. Most visits to the English blog are from Great Britainand the United States, followed far behind by Spain. Even further back is France, tied with Germany, Russia, Holland, India, Belgiumand Sweden. Therefore English-speaking countries predominate and those in Western Europe, plus Russia and India. The majority find the blog via Google.

So a big thank you to all of our Readers, may you continue to visit us.

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IBERIAN GREEN WOODPECKER: ANOTHER NEW IBERIAN SPECIES?

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis). On the left, head of a male viridis from central Europe.  On the right, head of a male sharpei from the Iberian peninsula. The black mask, present in the fomer, is the male morphological difference. In both cases the female does not have red in the moustache.

How many species of birds are there? Well it depends on which list you use and which criteria they use to compile the list. Among the many world lists of birds that are available, the IOC World Bird List is one of those with the most followers, being the one being kept continually up-to-date. One of the recent changes was their validation as a full species the Iberian Green Woodpecker  (Picus sharpei)- or perhaps it should just be called Iberian Woodpecker, which has traditionally be considered as a subspecies of the Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis). The scientific basis for this change are the studies of Pons et al. 2011 and Perktas et al. 2011.

The use of molecular techniques has brought about a revolution in the taxonomy (classification) of birds. Thu8s, some Iberian species have recently been elevated to full species level, as has been the case with the Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti), Iberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus ibericus) and Iberian Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis). One of the Iberian endemics most recently accepted has been the Iberian Magpie Cyanopica  cooki). The case of the Green Woodpecker is less well known, although its taxonomic status has been subject to debate for many years, indeed there are field guides which have already treated sharpei as a separate species in Iberia (Aves de Europa de Barthel y Dougallis, 2008). However, one will need to wait to see if other lists, including the official SEO Spanish List will also take this proposal into consideration.

The main study setting out the proposed change (Pons et al., 2011) looked at the evolutionary history of the Green Woodpecker complex in the western Palaearctic.  The results provided evidence of three genetic lineages, which coincided with differences in plumage, especially head pattern, and voice.  A North African lineage(vaillantii), split about 1.6 to 2.2 million years ago, the European  (viridis) and a third Iberian form (sharpei). These two separated about 0.7 to 1.2 million years ago, during a glaciation, when they probably occupied refuges in South-Eastern Europe (Italy, the Balkans and Anatolia) and in Iberia respectively.  Following the glaciation, both forms expanded northwards and established contact in southern France, where today there is a certain gradation (the plumages of the three forms as well as intermediates can be seen in Copete, 2011). Neither the Iberian nor the North African forms have Spanish names. Both populations are highly sedentary. There are no ringing recoveries of Green Woodpeckers (viridis) in Spain, nor Iberian birds in other countries. Almost all of the controls occur at the site of ringing, with the longest displacements being a bird from Cuencarecovered at the coast in Cádiz, another from Ciudad Realon the coast in Valencia and a bird from Burgoson the Cantabrian coast  (SEO/BirdLife).

The second study (Perktas et al. 2011) has similar results as the former and furthermore suggests the presence of a fourth species in the Middle-East (Iran).

Sources:

- J.M. Pons, G. Olioso, C. Cruaud & J. Fuchs. 2011. Phylogeography of the Eurasian green woodpecker (Picus viridis). Journal of Biogeography, 38:311-325. [summary]

- U. Perktas, G. F. Barrowclough & J. G. Groth. 2011. Phylogeography and species limits in the green woodpecker complex (Aves: Picidae): multiple Pleistocene refugia and range expansion across Europe and the Near East. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 104:710-723. [summary]

- G. Olioso y J.M. Pons (2011). Variation géographique du plumage des Pics verts du Languedoc-Roussillon. Ornithos 18(2): 73-83

Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis). On the left, head of a male viridis from central Europe.  On the right, head of a male sharpei from the Iberian peninsula. The black mask, present in the fomer, is the male morphological difference. In both cases the female does not have red in the moustache.

How many species of birds are there? Well it depends on which list you use and which criteria they use to compile the list. Among the many world lists of birds that are available, the IOC World Bird List is one of those with the most followers, being the one being kept continually up-to-date. One of the recent changes was their validation as a full species the Iberian Green Woodpecker  (Picus sharpei)- or perhaps it should just be called Iberian Woodpecker, which has traditionally be considered as a subspecies of the Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis). The scientific basis for this change are the studies of Pons et al. 2011 and Perktas et al. 2011.

The use of molecular techniques has brought about a revolution in the taxonomy (classification) of birds. Thu8s, some Iberian species have recently been elevated to full species level, as has been the case with the Spanish Imperial Eagle (Aquila adalberti), Iberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus ibericus) and Iberian Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis). One of the Iberian endemics most recently accepted has been the Iberian Magpie Cyanopica  cooki). The case of the Green Woodpecker is less well known, although its taxonomic status has been subject to debate for many years, indeed there are field guides which have already treated sharpei as a separate species in Iberia (Aves de Europa de Barthel y Dougallis, 2008). However, one will need to wait to see if other lists, including the official SEO Spanish List will also take this proposal into consideration.

The main study setting out the proposed change (Pons et al., 2011) looked at the evolutionary history of the Green Woodpecker complex in the western Palaearctic.  The results provided evidence of three genetic lineages, which coincided with differences in plumage, especially head pattern, and voice.  A North African lineage(vaillantii), split about 1.6 to 2.2 million years ago, the European  (viridis) and a third Iberian form (sharpei). These two separated about 0.7 to 1.2 million years ago, during a glaciation, when they probably occupied refuges in South-Eastern Europe (Italy, the Balkans and Anatolia) and in Iberia respectively.  Following the glaciation, both forms expanded northwards and established contact in southern France, where today there is a certain gradation (the plumages of the three forms as well as intermediates can be seen in Copete, 2011). Neither the Iberian nor the North African forms have Spanish names. Both populations are highly sedentary. There are no ringing recoveries of Green Woodpeckers (viridis) in Spain, nor Iberian birds in other countries. Almost all of the controls occur at the site of ringing, with the longest displacements being a bird from Cuencarecovered at the coast in Cádiz, another from Ciudad Realon the coast in Valencia and a bird from Burgoson the Cantabrian coast  (SEO/BirdLife).

The second study (Perktas et al. 2011) has similar results as the former and furthermore suggests the presence of a fourth species in the Middle-East (Iran).

Sources:

- J.M. Pons, G. Olioso, C. Cruaud & J. Fuchs. 2011. Phylogeography of the Eurasian green woodpecker (Picus viridis). Journal of Biogeography, 38:311-325. [summary]

- U. Perktas, G. F. Barrowclough & J. G. Groth. 2011. Phylogeography and species limits in the green woodpecker complex (Aves: Picidae): multiple Pleistocene refugia and range expansion across Europe and the Near East. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 104:710-723. [summary]

- G. Olioso y J.M. Pons (2011). Variation géographique du plumage des Pics verts du Languedoc-Roussillon. Ornithos 18(2): 73-83

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AUGUST 2013. Notable sightings in Extremadura

Male Little Bustards (Tetrax tetrax) By Sergio Mayordromo

Annotated list of the most interesting records in Extremadura in August 2013. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey.

-       Greylag Goose: Individual first seen in July still present until 10/08 at Los Canchales (BA) (Carlos González). Five at Borbollón reservoir (CC) on 21/08 (Goyo Naharro). Origin from captivity cannot be ruled out.

-       Egyptian Goose: Four at Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), on 31/08 (César Clemente and Sergio Mayordomo).

-       Shelduck: three (an adult and two juveniles) at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 01/08 (C. Clemente, Javier Mahillo and S. Mayordomo).

-       Garganey: A female at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 13/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo, Javier Prieta and S. Mayordomo).

-       Red-crested Pochard: At the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) four seen on 03/08 (Juan Carlos Paniagua), one on 11/08 (Paco Bernáldez and Paco Macías), five on 20/08 (Francisco Montaño and Joaquín Vázquez) and six on 31/08 (J. C. Paniagua). At La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), a male present on 04/08, seven birds on 15/08 (J. Solana) and 8 on 17/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). A female at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 05/08 (J. Solana).

-       Ferruginous Duck: A male at La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), on 17/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

-       Great Cormorant: 483 present at Valuengo reservoir (BA) on 28/08 (José Antonio Román).

  

-       Squacco Heron: At the pool at Esparragalejo (BA) between one and three present on 01/08 (Á. Sánchez -photo- and P. Bernáldez), 02/08 (P. Macías), 05/08 (J. Solana), 08/08 (C. González), 16/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo) and 25/08 (José Gómez Aparicio). On 01/08 8 present at the La Valluncosa pool, Mérida (BA), and 4 on River Aljucén, Mérida (BA) (Á. Sánchez). Two at the Azud de la Pesquera, Badajoz, on 04/08 (J. C. Paniagua). One at Brovales reservoir (BA) on 06/08 (Antonio Núñez, F. Montaño and Vanessa de Alba). At least 3 at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 10/08 (C. González). 7 present on River Guadiana in Badajoz on 29/08 (J. C. Paniagua).

-       Presumed hybrid Little x Western Reef Egret: One at Talayuela (CC) on 29/08 (Pedro Gómez).

-       White Stork: A group of 1000 birds flying over Baños de Montemayor (CC) on 04/08 (J. Prieta).

-       Glossy Ibis: 14 at the Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 02/08 (P. Macías). Regular presence at the La Albuera lagoons (BA) between 10/08 and  27/08, with a maximum of six birds (F. Montaño, Jerónimo Milán, Joaquín Vázquez,  J. A. Román, J. C. Paniagua, P. Bernáldez and P. Macías

-       Spoonbill: Postbreeding concentrations: At Los Canchales reservoir (BA) 22 seen on 05/08 (Pablo Herrador), 76 on 10/08 (C. González), 63 on 16/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo) and 83 on 31/08 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba). 21 present at Portaje Reservoir (CC) on 08/08 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). At the La Albueralagoons (BA) more than 20 seen on 25/08 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías), 35 on 27/08 and 26 on 31/08 (J. C. Paniagua). 30 present at Valuengo Reservoir (BA) on 28/08 (J. A. Román).

-       Greater Flamingo: An adult at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) on 01/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo).

-       Black Kite: Three present at Mirabel Refuse Tip (CC) on 16/08 (J. Prieta). Two at La Bazagona (CC) on 31/08 (Raúl Guzmán).

-       Lammergeier: An immature at Lobón (BA) on 19/08 (María Jesús García-Baquero)

-       Rüppell’s Vulture: An immature at the Sierra de Magacela (BA) on 21/08 (Justo Manuel García).

-       Goshawk: One over River Ibor (CC) on 04/08 (Á. Sánchez). At least two young birds at Las Mestas (CC) on 05/08 (Alberto Pacheco). 2 at Guadalupe (CC) on 15/08 (Jorge Ángel Herrera). One at the Sierra de Palomera, Alía (CC) on 31/08 (J. Á. Herrera y N. Baeza).

-       Osprey: One at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 03/08 (Lorenzo Alcántara). One at Borbollón Reservoir (CC) on 21/08 (G. Naharro). One at Portaje Reservoir (CC) on 28/08 (S. Mayordomo). One at Membrío Reservoir (CC) on 30/08 (Ian Parsons). On 31/08 one seen at Los Canchales (BA) (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba) and another at Sierra Brava (CC) (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

-       Lesser Kestrel: 397 counted at the roost at La Vera (CC) on 13/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).

-       Hobby: Three hunting dragonflies at the edge of wildfire at Las Hurdes (CC) on 12/08 (A. Pacheco).

-       Red-knobbed Coot: Continued presence of neck-collared bird first seen in July at La Albuera lagoons between 03/08 and 31/08 (F. Montaño and J. C. Paniagua).

-       Avocet: One at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 05/08 (J. Solana). One at La Albueralagoons (BA) on 23/08 (F. Montaño). One at Valuengo Reservoir (BA) on 28/08 (J. A. Román).

-       Kentish Plover: At least seven present at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) on 01/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo).

-       Sanderling: One at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 08/08 (C. González) and 17/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Two at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 25/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez). Two at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 25/08 (P. Bernáldez).

-       Temminck’s Stint: At Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) two seen on 17/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo), one on 25/08 (J. Gómez Aparicio) and two on 31/08 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba).

-       Curlew Sandpiper: Four at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 01/08 (P. Bernáldez), 02/08 (P. Macías) and 08/08 (C. González), and three on 25/08 (J. Gómez Aparicio). On 01/08 two seen at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), and six at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo). At the large lagoon at La Albuera(BA) one present on 03/08 (J. C. Paniagua), two on 10/08 (José Antonio Álvarez), four on 11/08 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías), present on 16/08 (J. Milán, P. Bernáldez and P. Macías), two on 20/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez) and five on 29/08 (P. Macías). Three at the Majadas Altas pools, Campo Lugar (CC), on 03/08 (Antonio Calvo). Five at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 04/08 (Javier Briz and Vicente Risco). One at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 25/08 (P. Bernáldez). One at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 31/08 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba).

-       Whimbrel: One at large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 23/08 (F. Montaño).

-       Curlew: One at large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 27/08 (J. C. Paniagua).

-       Spotted Redshank: On 01/08 two at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), and one at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo). One at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 13/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). At the large lagoon at La Albuera one seen on 28/08 (P. Bernáldez) and two on 29/08 (P. Macías). One at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 31/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

-       Wood Sandpiper: At Galisteo lagoon (CC) six seen on 04/08 (Eva Palacios, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo), two on 08/08 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo), 14 on 16/08 (J. Prieta), 15 on 22/08 and one on 28/08 (S. Mayordomo). At Portaje Reservoir (CC) one presento n 08/08 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and 28/08 (S. Mayordomo). At least two at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 08/08 (C. González). At Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), two seen on 10/08 (Martin Kelsey) and 10 on 31/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). One at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 10/08 (C. González). One at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 13/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Six at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 20/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez). Four on rice fields at Santa Amalia (BA) on 22/08 (Fernando Yuste). One at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 25/08 (P. Bernáldez).

-       Turnstone: One at Villalba de los Barros Reservoir (BA) on 03/08 (L. Alcántara).

-       Yellow-legged Gull: At least 10 at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) on 01/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo).

-       Whiskered Tern: One at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 03/08 (L. Alcántara). Present at the large lagoon La Albuera (BA) on 03/08 (J. C. Paniagua), one on 11/08 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías) and four (two adults and two juveniles) on 20/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez).

-       Black Tern: An adult at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 25/08 (J. Gómez Aparicio).

-       Common Tern: Three at Gabriel y Galán Reservoir (CC) during the first week of August (Jesús Montero).

-       Gull-billed Tern: One at Gabriel y Galán Reservoir (CC) during early August (Jesús Montero).

-       Cockatiel: One at Plasencia industrial estate (CC) on 03/08 (Paco Ramírez)

-       Burrowing Parrot: One at Brozas (CC) on 28/08 (Carlos Fernández -photo-).

-       Common Cuckoo: One at Honduras Pass, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 12/08 (Blas Molina and J. Prieta). One at La Albuera (BA) on 20/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez).

-       European Nightjar: Four at Las Hurdes (CC) on 12/08 (A. Pacheco).

-       Wryneck: One at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 17/08 (GIA-Extremadura). One at La Islapark, Plasencia (CC), on 25/08 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). One at Piornal (CC) on 28/08 (J. Prieta).

-       Western Olivaceous Warbler: Two birds, an adult and a juvenile, trapped for ringing at Azud del Guadiana, Badajoz, on 10/08 (Ángel T. Mejías, Inmaculada Jerez, José Luis Bautista and P. Herrador).

-       Sedge Warbler: One at Valdefuentes gravel pits, Galisteo (CC), on 04/08 (E. Palacios, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).

FIRST POST-BREEDING PASSAGE MIGRANTS/WINTER VISITORS

-       Pintail: Three (two males in eclipise and a female) at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 31/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Six present at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 03/09 (Elvira del Viejo, Jesús Solana, José Guerra and Marc Gálvez).

-       Black-necked Grebe: One seen from Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (CC), on 18/08 (Ángel Sánchez).

-       Tree Pipit: Three at Piornal (CC) on 28/08 (J. Prieta).

-       Yellow Wagtail: On 28/08 first groups on passage at Portaje Reservoir (CC) and Galisteo lagoon (CC) (S. Mayordomo).

-       Common Redstart: Eight at Piornal (CC) on 21/08 (J. Prieta). Three at Montehermoso (CC) on 27/08 (C. Clemente).

-       Whinchat: On 28/08 one at Piornal (CC) (J. Prieta) and another at La Rocade la Sierra(BA) (J. L. Bautista). One at Galisteo (CC) on 31/08 (Ricardo Montero).

  

-       Northern Wheatear: One at Piornal (CC) on 28/08 (J. Prieta -photo-). One at Membrío (CC) on 30/08 (I.Parsons). One at Saucedilla (CC) on 01/09 (J. Briz and V. Risco). One at Monfragüe (CC) on 03/09 (Manuel García del Rey).

-       Common Whitethroat: One at River Guadalupejo, Alía (CC), on 13/08 (J. Á. Herrera and Noelia Baeza). One in the pines at Piornal (CC) on 21/08 (J. Prieta). One at Galisteo lagoon (CC) on 22/08 (S. Mayordomo).

-       Garden Warbler: One at Tornavacas Pass (CC) on 26/08 (J. Prieta). On 31/08 two seen at Pago de San Clemente (CC) (M. Kelsey), one at Azud del Ruecas, Logrosán (CC),and three trapped for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA) (GIA-Extremadura).

-       Iberian Chiffchaff: One possible at River Guadalupejo, Alía (CC), on 14/08 (J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). One in song at Plasencia (CC) on 15/08 (S. Mayordomo). A possible at Sierra de la Palomera, Alía (CC), on 18/08 (J. Á. Herrera). Three at Piornal (CC) on 21/08 (J. Prieta). One at Pago de San Clemente(CC) on 31/08 (M. Kelsey).

-       Willow Warbler: On 08/08 one at Portaje Reservoir (CC) (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and another at Vegas de Coria (CC) (A. Pacheco). Four at Piornal (CC) on 09/08 (J. Prieta).

-       Pied Flycatcher: One at Tornavacas Pass(CC) on 08/08 (B. Molina). One at Piornal (CC) on 09/08 (J. Prieta). On 15/08 one seen at La Isla park, Plasencia (CC), (S. Mayordomo) and a male at Cornalvo (BA) (Á. Sánchez, Ángel Luis Sánchez and José Ledo).

-       Spotted Flycatcher: One atCornalvo (BA) on 15/08 (J. Ledo and Á. Sánchez). Two at Piornal (CC) on 21/08 (J. Prieta). One at Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) on 26/08 (J. Prieta).

Male Little Bustards (Tetrax tetrax) By Sergio Mayordromo

Annotated list of the most interesting records in Extremadura in August 2013. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey.

-       Greylag Goose: Individual first seen in July still present until 10/08 at Los Canchales (BA) (Carlos González). Five at Borbollón reservoir (CC) on 21/08 (Goyo Naharro). Origin from captivity cannot be ruled out.

-       Egyptian Goose: Four at Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), on 31/08 (César Clemente and Sergio Mayordomo).

-       Shelduck: three (an adult and two juveniles) at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 01/08 (C. Clemente, Javier Mahillo and S. Mayordomo).

-       Garganey: A female at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 13/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo, Javier Prieta and S. Mayordomo).

-       Red-crested Pochard: At the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) four seen on 03/08 (Juan Carlos Paniagua), one on 11/08 (Paco Bernáldez and Paco Macías), five on 20/08 (Francisco Montaño and Joaquín Vázquez) and six on 31/08 (J. C. Paniagua). At La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), a male present on 04/08, seven birds on 15/08 (J. Solana) and 8 on 17/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). A female at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 05/08 (J. Solana).

-       Ferruginous Duck: A male at La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), on 17/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

-       Great Cormorant: 483 present at Valuengo reservoir (BA) on 28/08 (José Antonio Román).

  

-       Squacco Heron: At the pool at Esparragalejo (BA) between one and three present on 01/08 (Á. Sánchez -photo- and P. Bernáldez), 02/08 (P. Macías), 05/08 (J. Solana), 08/08 (C. González), 16/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo) and 25/08 (José Gómez Aparicio). On 01/08 8 present at the La Valluncosa pool, Mérida (BA), and 4 on River Aljucén, Mérida (BA) (Á. Sánchez). Two at the Azud de la Pesquera, Badajoz, on 04/08 (J. C. Paniagua). One at Brovales reservoir (BA) on 06/08 (Antonio Núñez, F. Montaño and Vanessa de Alba). At least 3 at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 10/08 (C. González). 7 present on River Guadiana in Badajoz on 29/08 (J. C. Paniagua).

-       Presumed hybrid Little x Western Reef Egret: One at Talayuela (CC) on 29/08 (Pedro Gómez).

-       White Stork: A group of 1000 birds flying over Baños de Montemayor (CC) on 04/08 (J. Prieta).

-       Glossy Ibis: 14 at the Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 02/08 (P. Macías). Regular presence at the La Albuera lagoons (BA) between 10/08 and  27/08, with a maximum of six birds (F. Montaño, Jerónimo Milán, Joaquín Vázquez,  J. A. Román, J. C. Paniagua, P. Bernáldez and P. Macías

-       Spoonbill: Postbreeding concentrations: At Los Canchales reservoir (BA) 22 seen on 05/08 (Pablo Herrador), 76 on 10/08 (C. González), 63 on 16/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo) and 83 on 31/08 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba). 21 present at Portaje Reservoir (CC) on 08/08 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). At the La Albueralagoons (BA) more than 20 seen on 25/08 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías), 35 on 27/08 and 26 on 31/08 (J. C. Paniagua). 30 present at Valuengo Reservoir (BA) on 28/08 (J. A. Román).

-       Greater Flamingo: An adult at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) on 01/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo).

-       Black Kite: Three present at Mirabel Refuse Tip (CC) on 16/08 (J. Prieta). Two at La Bazagona (CC) on 31/08 (Raúl Guzmán).

-       Lammergeier: An immature at Lobón (BA) on 19/08 (María Jesús García-Baquero)

-       Rüppell’s Vulture: An immature at the Sierra de Magacela (BA) on 21/08 (Justo Manuel García).

-       Goshawk: One over River Ibor (CC) on 04/08 (Á. Sánchez). At least two young birds at Las Mestas (CC) on 05/08 (Alberto Pacheco). 2 at Guadalupe (CC) on 15/08 (Jorge Ángel Herrera). One at the Sierra de Palomera, Alía (CC) on 31/08 (J. Á. Herrera y N. Baeza).

-       Osprey: One at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 03/08 (Lorenzo Alcántara). One at Borbollón Reservoir (CC) on 21/08 (G. Naharro). One at Portaje Reservoir (CC) on 28/08 (S. Mayordomo). One at Membrío Reservoir (CC) on 30/08 (Ian Parsons). On 31/08 one seen at Los Canchales (BA) (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba) and another at Sierra Brava (CC) (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

-       Lesser Kestrel: 397 counted at the roost at La Vera (CC) on 13/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).

-       Hobby: Three hunting dragonflies at the edge of wildfire at Las Hurdes (CC) on 12/08 (A. Pacheco).

-       Red-knobbed Coot: Continued presence of neck-collared bird first seen in July at La Albuera lagoons between 03/08 and 31/08 (F. Montaño and J. C. Paniagua).

-       Avocet: One at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 05/08 (J. Solana). One at La Albueralagoons (BA) on 23/08 (F. Montaño). One at Valuengo Reservoir (BA) on 28/08 (J. A. Román).

-       Kentish Plover: At least seven present at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) on 01/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo).

-       Sanderling: One at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 08/08 (C. González) and 17/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Two at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 25/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez). Two at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 25/08 (P. Bernáldez).

-       Temminck’s Stint: At Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) two seen on 17/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo), one on 25/08 (J. Gómez Aparicio) and two on 31/08 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba).

-       Curlew Sandpiper: Four at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 01/08 (P. Bernáldez), 02/08 (P. Macías) and 08/08 (C. González), and three on 25/08 (J. Gómez Aparicio). On 01/08 two seen at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), and six at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo). At the large lagoon at La Albuera(BA) one present on 03/08 (J. C. Paniagua), two on 10/08 (José Antonio Álvarez), four on 11/08 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías), present on 16/08 (J. Milán, P. Bernáldez and P. Macías), two on 20/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez) and five on 29/08 (P. Macías). Three at the Majadas Altas pools, Campo Lugar (CC), on 03/08 (Antonio Calvo). Five at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 04/08 (Javier Briz and Vicente Risco). One at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 25/08 (P. Bernáldez). One at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 31/08 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba).

-       Whimbrel: One at large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 23/08 (F. Montaño).

-       Curlew: One at large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 27/08 (J. C. Paniagua).

-       Spotted Redshank: On 01/08 two at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), and one at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo). One at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 13/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). At the large lagoon at La Albuera one seen on 28/08 (P. Bernáldez) and two on 29/08 (P. Macías). One at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 31/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

-       Wood Sandpiper: At Galisteo lagoon (CC) six seen on 04/08 (Eva Palacios, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo), two on 08/08 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo), 14 on 16/08 (J. Prieta), 15 on 22/08 and one on 28/08 (S. Mayordomo). At Portaje Reservoir (CC) one presento n 08/08 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and 28/08 (S. Mayordomo). At least two at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 08/08 (C. González). At Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), two seen on 10/08 (Martin Kelsey) and 10 on 31/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). One at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 10/08 (C. González). One at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 13/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Six at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 20/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez). Four on rice fields at Santa Amalia (BA) on 22/08 (Fernando Yuste). One at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 25/08 (P. Bernáldez).

-       Turnstone: One at Villalba de los Barros Reservoir (BA) on 03/08 (L. Alcántara).

-       Yellow-legged Gull: At least 10 at Valdecañas Reservoir (CC) on 01/08 (C. Clemente, J. Mahillo and S. Mayordomo).

-       Whiskered Tern: One at Alange Reservoir (BA) on 03/08 (L. Alcántara). Present at the large lagoon La Albuera (BA) on 03/08 (J. C. Paniagua), one on 11/08 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías) and four (two adults and two juveniles) on 20/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez).

-       Black Tern: An adult at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 25/08 (J. Gómez Aparicio).

-       Common Tern: Three at Gabriel y Galán Reservoir (CC) during the first week of August (Jesús Montero).

-       Gull-billed Tern: One at Gabriel y Galán Reservoir (CC) during early August (Jesús Montero).

-       Cockatiel: One at Plasencia industrial estate (CC) on 03/08 (Paco Ramírez)

-       Burrowing Parrot: One at Brozas (CC) on 28/08 (Carlos Fernández -photo-).

-       Common Cuckoo: One at Honduras Pass, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 12/08 (Blas Molina and J. Prieta). One at La Albuera (BA) on 20/08 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez).

-       European Nightjar: Four at Las Hurdes (CC) on 12/08 (A. Pacheco).

-       Wryneck: One at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 17/08 (GIA-Extremadura). One at La Islapark, Plasencia (CC), on 25/08 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). One at Piornal (CC) on 28/08 (J. Prieta).

-       Western Olivaceous Warbler: Two birds, an adult and a juvenile, trapped for ringing at Azud del Guadiana, Badajoz, on 10/08 (Ángel T. Mejías, Inmaculada Jerez, José Luis Bautista and P. Herrador).

-       Sedge Warbler: One at Valdefuentes gravel pits, Galisteo (CC), on 04/08 (E. Palacios, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).

FIRST POST-BREEDING PASSAGE MIGRANTS/WINTER VISITORS

-       Pintail: Three (two males in eclipise and a female) at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 31/08 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Six present at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 03/09 (Elvira del Viejo, Jesús Solana, José Guerra and Marc Gálvez).

-       Black-necked Grebe: One seen from Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (CC), on 18/08 (Ángel Sánchez).

-       Tree Pipit: Three at Piornal (CC) on 28/08 (J. Prieta).

-       Yellow Wagtail: On 28/08 first groups on passage at Portaje Reservoir (CC) and Galisteo lagoon (CC) (S. Mayordomo).

-       Common Redstart: Eight at Piornal (CC) on 21/08 (J. Prieta). Three at Montehermoso (CC) on 27/08 (C. Clemente).

-       Whinchat: On 28/08 one at Piornal (CC) (J. Prieta) and another at La Rocade la Sierra(BA) (J. L. Bautista). One at Galisteo (CC) on 31/08 (Ricardo Montero).

  

-       Northern Wheatear: One at Piornal (CC) on 28/08 (J. Prieta -photo-). One at Membrío (CC) on 30/08 (I.Parsons). One at Saucedilla (CC) on 01/09 (J. Briz and V. Risco). One at Monfragüe (CC) on 03/09 (Manuel García del Rey).

-       Common Whitethroat: One at River Guadalupejo, Alía (CC), on 13/08 (J. Á. Herrera and Noelia Baeza). One in the pines at Piornal (CC) on 21/08 (J. Prieta). One at Galisteo lagoon (CC) on 22/08 (S. Mayordomo).

-       Garden Warbler: One at Tornavacas Pass (CC) on 26/08 (J. Prieta). On 31/08 two seen at Pago de San Clemente (CC) (M. Kelsey), one at Azud del Ruecas, Logrosán (CC),and three trapped for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA) (GIA-Extremadura).

-       Iberian Chiffchaff: One possible at River Guadalupejo, Alía (CC), on 14/08 (J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). One in song at Plasencia (CC) on 15/08 (S. Mayordomo). A possible at Sierra de la Palomera, Alía (CC), on 18/08 (J. Á. Herrera). Three at Piornal (CC) on 21/08 (J. Prieta). One at Pago de San Clemente(CC) on 31/08 (M. Kelsey).

-       Willow Warbler: On 08/08 one at Portaje Reservoir (CC) (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and another at Vegas de Coria (CC) (A. Pacheco). Four at Piornal (CC) on 09/08 (J. Prieta).

-       Pied Flycatcher: One at Tornavacas Pass(CC) on 08/08 (B. Molina). One at Piornal (CC) on 09/08 (J. Prieta). On 15/08 one seen at La Isla park, Plasencia (CC), (S. Mayordomo) and a male at Cornalvo (BA) (Á. Sánchez, Ángel Luis Sánchez and José Ledo).

-       Spotted Flycatcher: One atCornalvo (BA) on 15/08 (J. Ledo and Á. Sánchez). Two at Piornal (CC) on 21/08 (J. Prieta). One at Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) on 26/08 (J. Prieta).

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parrot bird

Once you've chosen your parrot bird cage is actually the time to learn how to care for his household. First, have you "accessorized" his house while using the necessary toys? Every parrot bird needs a mirror, a swinging perch and in many cases a squeaking toy. Bare in mind to buy the non-toxic versions these toys, since a parrot bird gnaws on almost everything.

parrot bird are tropical birds. That means their bodies are manufactured for warmer climates. Their health suffers when they're confronted with cool drafts and chillier weather. Temperatures of 70 to 72 degrees usually are fine with these birds. Your parrot bird will also go through the best of health when no sudden fluctuations in temperatures occur.

While you intend to keep the cage outside of high traffic areas, be sure that it's in a location accessible to your account as well. parrot bird, while we've noted, are social creatures. If your pet doesn't have another parrot bird friend he is able to talk and interact along with, he not only would want to interact with you, but he'll have to. It's just built in to his system. If you choose to do decide to add a new parrot bird to your home, in addition to normally the one you already own, you must quarantine the newcomer for a minimum of 30 days.

Do not place the cage from the kitchen. The fumes from cooking food - especially with those people non-stick cooking pans - could possibly be hazard and even fatal on your bird.

Lining the Dog house

The bottom of your parrot bird cage must be lined with shredded papers. Some owners use newspaper, but this is dangerous on your bird. The chemicals from the newsprint are potentially damaging to him. Alternative linings to help paper are sawdust, straw or maybe sand. If you selected sand, this serves while dual purpose. It not simply covers the bottom from the cage nicely for an individual, but your parrot bird gains some minerals with this. And he can also make use of this to shape his beak.

Your parrot bird beak grows much like our fingernails do - constantly. The sand acts to be a file to keep it down to the right size. Should you additionally place the bird's dog house near a wall, any vinyl wallpaper will also help ease the cleaning process in your case.

Food and Water Trays

Fine. This sounds obvious. But I can not tell you how often times I've come home that has a new bird only to find that I've bought every thing but... yes, containers intended for his food or mineral water. So, that's exactly why I'm reminding you today.

Your new friend in fact needs three dishes for his assortment of food and water. The very first of course will be used for water. The other two serve to be a dish for his moist food and another intended for his dry food.

These should be of a variety you can easily remove and clean them.

Trays and Grates

Your parrot bird cage needs a deep, removable tray. Actually, the best situation is usually to have a grate which can be easily removed. parrot bird want to forage -it's their social time, and this grate offers a "great" alternative environment for the natural habitat.

The grate is wonderful as it allows the parrot bird poop to fall through, with out the risk of the foraging buddy actually consuming any one it or any connected with his leftover food. The bars on this grate should be about the same distance apart as those for the cage itself.

Once you've chosen your parrot bird cage is actually the time to learn how to care for his household. First, have you "accessorized" his house while using the necessary toys? Every parrot bird needs a mirror, a swinging perch and in many cases a squeaking toy. Bare in mind to buy the non-toxic versions these toys, since a parrot bird gnaws on almost everything.

parrot bird are tropical birds. That means their bodies are manufactured for warmer climates. Their health suffers when they're confronted with cool drafts and chillier weather. Temperatures of 70 to 72 degrees usually are fine with these birds. Your parrot bird will also go through the best of health when no sudden fluctuations in temperatures occur.

While you intend to keep the cage outside of high traffic areas, be sure that it's in a location accessible to your account as well. parrot bird, while we've noted, are social creatures. If your pet doesn't have another parrot bird friend he is able to talk and interact along with, he not only would want to interact with you, but he'll have to. It's just built in to his system. If you choose to do decide to add a new parrot bird to your home, in addition to normally the one you already own, you must quarantine the newcomer for a minimum of 30 days.

Do not place the cage from the kitchen. The fumes from cooking food - especially with those people non-stick cooking pans - could possibly be hazard and even fatal on your bird.

Lining the Dog house

The bottom of your parrot bird cage must be lined with shredded papers. Some owners use newspaper, but this is dangerous on your bird. The chemicals from the newsprint are potentially damaging to him. Alternative linings to help paper are sawdust, straw or maybe sand. If you selected sand, this serves while dual purpose. It not simply covers the bottom from the cage nicely for an individual, but your parrot bird gains some minerals with this. And he can also make use of this to shape his beak.

Your parrot bird beak grows much like our fingernails do - constantly. The sand acts to be a file to keep it down to the right size. Should you additionally place the bird's dog house near a wall, any vinyl wallpaper will also help ease the cleaning process in your case.

Food and Water Trays

Fine. This sounds obvious. But I can not tell you how often times I've come home that has a new bird only to find that I've bought every thing but... yes, containers intended for his food or mineral water. So, that's exactly why I'm reminding you today.

Your new friend in fact needs three dishes for his assortment of food and water. The very first of course will be used for water. The other two serve to be a dish for his moist food and another intended for his dry food.

These should be of a variety you can easily remove and clean them.

Trays and Grates

Your parrot bird cage needs a deep, removable tray. Actually, the best situation is usually to have a grate which can be easily removed. parrot bird want to forage -it's their social time, and this grate offers a "great" alternative environment for the natural habitat.

The grate is wonderful as it allows the parrot bird poop to fall through, with out the risk of the foraging buddy actually consuming any one it or any connected with his leftover food. The bars on this grate should be about the same distance apart as those for the cage itself.

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