Phoenix Landing October 2023

Our 7th Wellness Retreat: April 6-7 2024

Now Open for Early Bird Registration

Save the Date, Book a Hotel, Plan to Join Us!

Our Theme: "Looking Ahead: Prosperity for Parrots"

Early Bird registration is $139 for two full days of fun and learning!
Regular registration $169 after January 1, 2024
$40 for lunch both days, recommended for convenience

Early Bird Registration Here

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Veterinarians:

Susan Orosz, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Scott Stahl, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Rachel Baden, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Bob Dahlhausen, DVM
Cyndi Brown, DVM
Jessica Magnotti, DVM
Crystal Schoellmann, DVM

Plus! Behavior Workshops, Toy-Making, and Wild Parrot Information:

José Antonio Diáz Luque
Wouter Stellaard, Behavior 360
Deb White, Super Bird Toys

RACE, IATBC and IAABC CEUs Pending

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Health-related topics will include:

Treatments and technologies for kidney disease, respiratory trauma, heart disease and cancer
Holistic approaches such as mushrooms, herbals, laser therapy, and the Assissi Loop.
Prepping your bird for surgery, pre-surgical technologies, potential problems
Updates on Avian Ganglioneuritis and Avian Bornavirus
The Lost Art of Gram Stains
Geriatric birds, hormones, and hormonal treatments, And more!

Other Upcoming Events

What The Budgerigar Can Teach Us About Parrot Care with Dr. Amy Zhao from The Budgie Academy

October 14th, 1:00pm EDT

The budgerigar is one of the world's most popular parrots. These small grass parakeets have captivated the world for many decades and, as a result, are at the center of many studies looking into their biology, nutrition, reproduction, and behavior. These studies unlocked a world of knowledge about them--their opportunistic breeding behavior, how they regulate their reproductive hormones and egg laying, their unique nutritional needs, and more. This event is not just for those with budgies!

Nutritional Information and Cuisine with Karmen Budai from Polly's Natural Boutique

November 18th, 1:00pm ET

Karmen is the author of several cookbooks for birds, starting with her 2018 book called A Parrot’s Fine Cuisine Cookbook and Nutritional Guide. She was inspired to help her own parrot, a cockatoo named Polly. Karmen discovered the value of organic raw foods, herbs, teas, sprouts, and holistic medicines. Karmen is very creative with recipes and ideas, and it’s often how we present food to our birds that can inspire them to eat the good stuff.

Core Classes in October

These self-paced core classes cover some of the essentials for parrot care: from health and safety, to nutrition, behavior, and enrichment. These classes also coincide with our adoption process. However, anyone is welcome to participate, whether you are new to birds or just looking for some fresh ideas and info. Your birds are always learning, and we hope you will as well!

No Place Like Home

October 14th -21st Session

The Good Life: Tips and Essentials

October 22nd - 28th Session

FLOCK! IAABC Conference, October 28th

Open to Everyone!

The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Foundation (IAABC) is hosting its first parrot-dedicated conference. You do not have to be an IAABC member, FLOCK! is for parrot lovers, trainers, behavior consultants, and people who are fascinated by parrots. Speakers include Susan Orosz, DVM, ABVP; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Eduardo Fernandez; and Hildegard Niemann. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE

Adoptable Birds, Spotlight on Amazons

Coco, female Yellow-Headed Amazon, 45 + years old

Frederick, MD

More Info

Bogie, female Yellow-Naped Amazon, 41+ years old

Maryland

More Info

Amos, female Blue Front Amazon, 40+ years old

Maryland

More Info

Romeo, male Yellow-headed Amazon, 17 years old

Fayettville, MD

More Info

Willie, male Yellow-headed Amazon, 29 years old

Jacksonville, FL

More Info

LoraPie, male Blue Front Amazon 28 years old

Manassas, VA

More Info

Adoptions Finalized in September

Rainbo, Lilac Crowned Amazon
Max, Maximillian Pionus
Peanut, Quaker
Pookie, Jardines
Mookie, Congo African Grey
Romeo, Umbrella Cockatoo
Caesar, Cockatiel
Sarah and Smokey, Cockatiels
River, Parrotlet

Pumpkins for Parrots!!

Pumpkins are for parrots too! Not only are pumpkins excellent for bolstering vitamin A, essential for parrot health, but think of all the fun ways it can be served. Try offering it whole, skewered, lightly steamed, as a mash ingredient, scooped out and serve breakfast a la pumpkin, or make pumpkin bread (recipe card). Read more about pumpkins in a prior post: Pumpkin blog post

Parrots in the News

Increasing Foraging Times with Appetitive and Consummatory Foraging Enrichment in Grey Parrots (Science Direct)
Drumming Palm Cockatoos Flirt To The Beat Of Their Own Drumsticks, Using Unique Designs (IFL Science)
Researchers Sequence Genomes of Rare Kākāpō Parrot to Help It Thrive (ARS Technica)
Why Can Parrots Talk Like Humans iI They Don’t Have Vocal Cords? (Nation World)
Caique with Prosthetic Leg (Victoria Advocate)

Red-crowned Amazons Thriving in Texas Urban Areas (Texas A&M Today)
Caribbean Amazons Are Remnants of a Millenial Scale Extinction (Forbes)
The Curious Extinction of the Carolina Parakeet: An Avian Cold Case (Mental Floss)
Bird Flu Raced Through South America. Antarctica Could Be Next (New York Times)
Prehistoric Takahē Birds Believed to Be Extinct Returns to the Wild In New Zealand (Greek Reporter)
105 Birds Intercepted by Nigerian Customs (Nigerian Tribune)

WISH LIST - Thanks for your help!!

Parrot taxi drivers always appreciated! We serve a large area on the east coast, and strive to make the best family matches for every bird. If you're interested in helping, sign up and join us
Check out our Wish Lists on Amazon or Chewy
Become a Phoenix Landing Phoenix Landing member . Shopping discounts good for one year from the date joined.
Live in the Asheville area? On-site volunteers are always needed for cleaning cages and feeding birds, if you're interested in helping on a regular basis.
Monetary donations are always welcome. The parrots appreciate every dollar.
Have a car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat you would like to donate? Perhaps it is in need of repair? Now you can donate it through the non-profit, CARS, and have it benefit Phoenix Landing Foundation: https://careasy.org/nonprofit/phoenix-landing-foundation

Donations may be sent to Phoenix Landing 31 Landing Place, Alexander, NC 28701

Please drop us a note at contact@phoenixlanding.org if you purchase something for us, including if you'd like a thank you note, as vendors do not always provide information on who generously purchased something for us. Thank you for helping parrots!

Birds Helped as of October 1st

3,415 birds in our adoption program
95 currently in foster
102 waiting for our help