Tag Archives: ornithology

Hummingbird convention

Posted on August 26, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

We seem to have a lot of bird life, eh? Well, we also have a serious number of broad-tailed hummingbirds. Mom often jokes that we need to get an air traffic controller out there. Sometimes the beagle gets into snapping … Continue reading →

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Swallows take flight

Posted on July 30, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Our barn swallows have taken flight! And we thought it was bad when the kingbirds were exploring. Swallows are much more erratic when they fly, dipping and weaving like nut cases. Mom wants to hire a air traffic controller so … Continue reading →

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Alpaca et al. health update

Posted on July 28, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The new boys have been in quarantine for quite a while now, but they’ll be allowed into the larger turnout area later this week! They still won’t be allowed to mix with the girls for another month. Marcello and Merlin … Continue reading →

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Flying lessons for the baby kingbirds

Posted on July 22, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Mom and Dad were met with quite a cacophony when they entered the barn on Monday morning. It seems the time has come for the baby kingbirds to learn to fly. We knew it was coming, their nest was starting … Continue reading →

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Babies, babies, everywhere, but not one for Mikayla

Posted on July 19, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

No baby for Mikayla yet, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t babies in the barn! We didn’t really want birds IN the barn, because, well, Boogie gets pooped on. But barn swallows are bug eaters! And bugs are awful. So we unplugged … Continue reading →

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