Thursday, August 7, 2008

Tonight, tonight!

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Tonight at 7PM the World Bird Sanctuary kicks off our annual Birds In Concert series with music, dancing, birds, mammals, and lots of good t...
Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Introducing Stewart

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Stewart the African spur-thighed tortoise is a recent addition to our nature center, having been donated to the World Bird Sanctuary. I have...
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

It's almost here!

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WBS's annual Birds In Concert series begins this Thursday evening at 7pm and continues every Thursday in August. Don't miss your ch...
Monday, August 4, 2008

Meet Mariah!

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As the face of WBS's online presence, I probably should have introduced you to Mariah a long time ago! Mariah is a female golden eagle. ...
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Sunday, August 3, 2008

Adopt a Bird Spotlight: Flash (American Kestrel)

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Flash's Story Species: American Kestrel Hatched: Spring 2007 Flash was a wild hatched bird who was received at WBS's rehab facility,...
Saturday, August 2, 2008

Tufted Titmouse!

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Here are some pictures from Gay Schroer of one of our favorite feeder birds, the tufted titmouse. Maybe you've seen these little birds i...
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Friday, August 1, 2008

Beak of the Week!

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Well our inaugural beak of the week was terrific with many guesses for the correct answer: Golden Eagle. Hannibal, you were the first person...
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Thursday, July 31, 2008

Don't be a dodo...

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Here's one of our favorite songs, "Don't Be a Dodo," performed at last year's Birds in Concert event. The concerts beg...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Countdown to the concert!!!

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Every Thursday evening for the entire month of August, you can visit the World Bird Sanctuary for a free outdoor concert and even meet a bir...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Some other psittacines...

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While we are on a parrot kick, take a look at these beautiful ring necked parakeets on display at our public sight, courtesy of Daniel:
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Monday, July 28, 2008

Adopt a Bird Spotlight: Arizona (Thick-billed parrot)

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Arizona's Story Species: Thick-billed Parrot Hatched: 8/8/96 Arizona was the third thick-billed parrot hatched and raised successfully b...
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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Our flock of sun conures

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If you come to our visitor's site, be sure to check out the sun conures! As Daniel's pictures show, they are beautiful birds:
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Saturday, July 26, 2008

Woodpeckers!

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These beauties were photographed here in Missouri by Gay Schroer:
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Friday, July 25, 2008

Beak of the Week!

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Here's something new, a little different, and hopefully lots of fun. Every Friday I will post a mystery beak and some hints (maybe photo...
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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Birds In Concert Hurray!!!!!!

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It is almost August and that means it is time to get ready for our Birds In Concert summer series. Every Thursday evening at 7 PM for the en...