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To Tick or Not to Tick – Exotic Birding in Miami

10,000 Birds

Today, if you want to see parrots in the USA you need look no further than Miami. Nearly 70 species of parrots have been recorded flying free at some stage or another in Miami, including Hyacinth Macaws. But its not just parrots that are doing well in their adopted city. A pair of Hill Mynahs in Miami. Reluctance.

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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

10,000 Birds

Turkey Vulture on Little Miami River – Kelly Riccetti, The Red and the Peanut. Thailand’s Adopt a Vulture Program – YC Wee, Bird Ecology Study Group. Kings of the Sky – Karen, The Greenbelt. Return of the Kings - Karen, The Greenbelt. Turkey Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. Assorted Vultures.

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Pet-Related Charities Receive Early Holiday Present

4 The Love Of Animals

Adopt A Pet: $43,800. In addition to New York City, Purina ONE® beyOnd™ street teams took to three other cities – Denver, New Orleans and Miami – asking randomly selected people to help spread goodness by selecting a charity to receive $5,000. Operation Baghdad: $32,400. AAHA Helping Pets Fund: $12,800. Delta Society: $7,800.

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