The Bird of the Month for March was entirely influenced by the charming conures that I was lucky to meet in Mexico last month! It is the Half-moon Conure/Orange-fronted Parakeet/Orange-fronted Conure (Aratinga canicularis).
A glass beaded necklace set, a pendant, a choker and a bracelet charm in this species are currently on auction on eBay for the next week. Also new on eBay this week are an albino Parakeet/Budgie charm, a Green Quaker charm choker, and a colorful whimsical parrot pin that holds a charm that says "Laugh Often".
Last month I went on the first real vacation I've had in years, what fun! It was 7 days of sheer bliss on a ship to the Mexican Riviera, and let me tell you, I didn't want to get off! I simply cannot even put into words how fabulous it was! It was fantastic to get away from work/computer/emails/phone and just watch the waves go by. The sunrises and sunsets were beyond spectacular! I've never been on a cruise, so it was quite an amazing experience!
Here I am during the "Muster Drill" when we all had to try on our life vests and learn the safety drill. I'm happy to report that I did not need to use the life vest - and we didn't hit any icebergs either. ;)
One of the highlights of my holiday was the time spent in Puerto Vallarta visiting with the free flighted Military Macaws and Half Moon Conures on a beautiful island paradise called "The Hideaway at Las Caletas". Maybe if I happen to become a billionaire someday I can buy the island and retire there...well, I can dream. :)
It was thrilling to see such happy birds in a natural environment. They do go into cages at night for protection, but are free to fly around the island during day, where they have an abundance of branches to destroy, as well as typical bird toys at the main interactive area.
There were about 20 majestic Military Macaws at the island, and you could hear them everywhere - as those of you with macaws in your home know, they are LOUD! I enjoyed holding one and interacting a bit, he was trained to take treats out of your mouth!
My blog is out of space for this entry, so will continue with the rest of the photos in a separate post, so scroll above!
The Bird of the Month for August is the vibrant Sun Conure! The collection is now up for auction on eBay for the next 6 days and includes a bracelet charm, choker, pendant, pin, glass beaded bracelet, and a glass beaded necklace and earring set!
Also new on eBay this week are a selection of other species and items, so I hope you will stop by and check it out! Included are beaded bracelets in the following species: Timneh Grey, Congo Grey, male Eclectus, and female Eclectus. A Scarlet Macaw charm and Orange Winged Amazon charm are also new this week.
I have also created three glass beaded necklace/earring sets featuring the faces of the following birds: Normal Male cockatiel, Orange Winged Amazon, and a cute green Budgie/Parakeet! Another fun thing that I listed this week are a pair of earrings featuring feathers donated by my very own Killian! :)
To se the complete list of items currently on auction, go to my EBAY listings.
I was honored to have a photo of one of my custom light switch plates requested for Bird Talk's Avain Flair column in the June issue! The piece that is featured has 2 Maroon Bellied Conures, which you can also see on my Lightswitch Plates page.
In other news, take a look at my current auctions on eBay for a variety of conures on sale this week!
