A short flight to Puerto Maldonado and motorised canoe journey of a couple of hours brought me into the heart of the Amazon rainforest and more specifically to Refugio Amazonas Lodge. En route I spotted a variety of wildlife including two caiman basking on the riverbank, herons, turtles, kingfisher, capybaras and a variety of [...]
On Location Peru May 08
How To Care For Cockatoos
Cockatoos are fascinating birds and will, with the right care, make delightful companions. They are of the order Psittaciformes family Ka-katoeinae. Their range is confined to Australasia, as far East as the Solomon Is., North to the Philippines, and West to the Celebes and Lombok.
Most Cockatoos are white, although some are gray, brown or [...]
Cockatiels and Budgerigars – Is This the Right Bird For You?
As the smallest member of the cockatoo family, cockatiel birds are some of the most popular pet birds in the world. However, they can bite and be temperamental depending on their surroundings and how you handle them. This means that if you have grabby children that like to pull tails or squeeze birds, the [...]