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Custody battle over Coco, the African grey
Coco is a well known and much loved African grey living at Pets Corner in Harlow, Essex. He is an important part of the council run establishment, one of the family as the bird imitates staff and animals and can speak Italian and sing ‘O Sole Mio’. Coco was bought from a pet shop by Mr Ferlazzo in 1984 who … More
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Prize budgies killed to sabotage Cornwall Budgerigar Show
Andrew Pooley, 58, from Delabole in Cornwall has been breeding budgies most of his life and felt devastated when he discovered that three of his prized birds were stamped to death and another 21 were stolen on 20th August. One of the killed birds was Penmead Pride, Mr Pooley’s budgie that was crowned show champion in 2009. ‘I was devastated. … More
Wader numbers increase in Northern Ireland
According to the RSPB Northern Ireland, the number of the wading birds has increased this year on Lower Lough Erne in Fermanagh. Populations grew due to the dedicated conservation work in the area. The numbers of Lapwing, Redshank, Common Snipe and Curlew grew according to a survey of this year’s breeding season and even the rare Dunlin attempted to breed … More
Pensioner banned from walking his pet owls
A pensioner from Devon has been banned from taking his pet owls for walks due to concerns over health and safety. For the past seven years Russell Burt from Plympton in Devon has walked his pet owls around his home town every day, which he believes is great for the birds as they get some fresh air and good for … More
Britain’s smallest owl
Little Owls are the smallest variety of bird in Britain, weighing only 6oz and their height ranges between 7 – 8 inches. They were first introduced to Britain in the late 19th century from Italy and Holland, but their numbers are on the decline due to their habitat being destroyed by development and only 8,700 pairs nested in Britain in … More
Kevin The Kestral Has Lucky Escape
Baby kestrel Kevin took his first flight this week however the poor birds flight was a little unexpected and caused the poor mite quite the injuries. Kevin, who is an estimated four weeks old accidentally fell from the nest, however resourceful vets rose to the challenge and with the help of some wire, dental cement and a needle, they were … More