Information Sources

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center www.apcc.aspa.org
Humane Society of the United States www.hsus.org
Michigan State University School of Law on Animal Law www.animallaw.info
A thorough source for any legal questions you may have about pets and animals.
KGW KGW.com
NBC affiliate KGW is the home of Carol’s previous pet columns, as well as general news.
Hamster Club Hamster Club
“All you need to know about Hamsters; the different types of hamsters, their food, breeding, life span, housing and health. Also you will find different interesting articles that will cover many aspects of hamsters, hamster games, hamster books, hamster videos, hamster products and much more!”

10,000 Birds http://10000birds.com/
A birding site with information, photos, challenges and more.
American Federation of Aviculture www.afabirds.org
P.O. Box 56218. Phoenix, AZ 85079-6218
Avicultural Society of America www.asabirds.com
PO Box 5516. Riverside, CA 92517-5516
Association of Avian Veterinarians www.aav.org
P.O. Box 811720.  Boca Raton, FL 33481-1720.  Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). 
Bird Hotline www.birdhotline.com
PO Box 1411.  Sedona, AZ 86339-1411.  Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Bird Talk Magazine www.birdtalkmagazine.com
3 Burroughs; Irvine, CA 92618.
Bird Placement Program www.birdrescue.com
P.O. Box 347392.  Parma, OH 44134
The Gabriel Foundation www.thegabrielfoundation.org
1025 Acoma Street.  Denver, CO 80204
Good Bird Magazine www.goodbirdinc.com
PO Box 684394.  Austin, TX 78768.  Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Holistic Bird www.holisticbird.org
International Conure Association www.conure.org
Living and Learning with Parrots www.Behaviorworks.org
Birds Amore www.birdsamore.com
Birds Amore is a certified backyard wildlife habitat in Waldport, Oregon.  Even if you can’t visit, be sure to check out the site which features videos, sound clips, information and more.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology http://www.birds.cornell.edu/
American Bird Conservancy  www.abcbirds.org
American Bird Conservancy is a not-for profit organization whose mission is to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
American Birding Association www.americanbirding.org
The ABA represents a whole range of birding interests, from identification and education to listing and conservation. Focused on experienced birders.
Society of Canadian Ornithologists .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Canada’s ornithological community body, involved with awards, publications, and linking professional ornithological societies in Canada, North America, and worldwide.
National Audubon Society www.audubon.org
A network of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations that engages millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences.
Birdchat  //listserv.arizona.edu/cgibin/wa?A0=birdchat
National birding online cooperative, BirdChat provides a forum in which to share knowledge concerning wild birds.  Lively discussions on topics related to wild birds, birding, and birders are invited to join.
Bird Links www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET/BIRDLINKS.html#birding.
Links to many local and national bird-related organizations.
Birding in Canada www.web-nat.com/bic
A web site entry to Canada’s birding resources.
National Bird Feeding Society www.wildbird.com/content/nbs.index
Sponsored by the Wild Bird Centers, National Bird Feeding Society works to make backyard bird feeding and watching better—for people and the birds, by
supporting education and research about backyard wild birds.
Parrots Magazine www.parrotmag.com
The Parrot Pages www.parrotpages.com
Parrot Rehabilitation Society www.parrotsociety.org
PO Box 620213.  San Diego, CA 92102.  Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Peterson Online www.Petersononline.com
Links to many sites on birds and other wildlife from the makers of the Peterson Field Guides.
Virtual Birder Online www.virtualbirder.com
A portal to other online sites about birds that is convenient and easy to use.
BirdWatcher’s Digest www.birdwatchersdigest.com/
An online and print publication focused on the interest of beginning and intermediate birdwatchers and feeders.
World Parrot Trust www.worldparrottrust.org
Wild Bird Magazine www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/home.aspx

Recommended Books
Arndt, T. Atlas of Conures, Aratingas and Pyrrhuras.  New Jersey: TFH Publications, 1993.

Deutsch, R.  The Healthy Bird Cookbook. New Jersey: TFH Publications, 2005.

Ehrlich, P. R., Dobkin, D. S., & Wheye, D. (1988). The Birder’s Handbook: a Field Guide to the Natural History of North American Birds. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Forshaw, JM and Frank Knight. Parrots of the World. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2006.

Kaufman, K. Lives of North American Birds. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1996.

Gallerstein, Gary A. The Complete Pet Bird Owner’s Handbook. Minneapolis: Avian Publications, 2003.

Read, M. Secret Lives of Common Birds: Enjoying Bird Behavior Through the Seasons. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2005.

Roth, S. (2003). The Backyard Bird Feeder’s Bible: the A-to-Z Guide to Feeders, Seed Mixes, Projects, and Treats. Emmaus, PA: Rodale.

Sibley, D., Elphick, C., & Dunning, J. B. The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2001.

Zickefoose, J. (2002). Natural Gardening for Birds: Simple Ways to Create a Bird Haven. Emmaus.

Wildlife and Nature Information

World Wildlife Fund www.worldwildlife.org
Marine Aquarium Council www.aquariumcouncil.org
World Conservation Union www.iucn.org
National Wildlife Federation www.nwf.org
A great organization. In particular, consider their program to certify your backyard as a wildlife habitat. Fun, productive, and educational.

Environmental Working Group http://www.ewg.org/
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides http://www.pesticide.org/
Energy Efficient Appliances www.greenerchoices.org

Science Information

Clear Science http://clearscience.tumblr.com
“Clear Science is dedicated to straightforward science lessons in plain English everyone can understand.”

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