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The Ruff is a rare type of wading sandpiper. It isn’t very difficult to figure out how it got its name (and it’s a darn good thing too, since other descriptions focus on somewhat less flattering features like “pot-bellied” and “gravy boat appearance”). But only the manbirds of the species have the characteristic “ruff” of extra neckContinueContinue reading “Friday Wet Bird Couture Presents: “The Ruff””

Working in “covert ops” is full of, well, hidden dangers. For instance, you might think you recognize somebody and try to say hello, only to later find out they were working undercover. In the same way, there is always the danger your own cover could be similarly blown. Here, it can be very helpful toContinueContinue reading “Thursday Thriller: Presenting Pearl Cutts in “Covert Banana Boat””

It is a big responsibility to be feathery and famous and have flocks of fans (both feathered and featherless). You have so much to do – preening, showering, chowing, nesting, napping….. Occasionally you also star in videos. For this installment of “Video Wednesday,” Love & Feathers is proud to present Pearl Cutts in “Live in Action Nesting.” Enjoy!ContinueContinue reading “Video Wednesday: “Live in Action Nesting””

Gratitude is a very good quality to have (almost as good as feathers….but not quite). When we feel grateful, we feel so alive. (Some of us also feel quite pretty, but that is the topic for another blog post). Gratitude makes the greyest day seem even grey-er….and cuter, and fluffier, and prettier, come to think of it.ContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Gratefuls: Pearl & Shannon Share”

There are so many great reasons to include a feathered being in your life. For instance, feathered beings are very cute and pretty. They love everybody and everyone loves them (and for anyone who doesn’t, well, a swift and well-placed peck can fix that right away). Best of all, feathered beings can always find a reason toContinueContinue reading “Monday Happys: Wicker”

Well, it would seem the super(bird)modeling ranks are beginning to even out at last! Wet Bird Couture is so excited to welcome our newest super(ladybird)model to WBC’s growing talent roster! Wet Bird Couture Proudly Presents: Bella in “The Sea Hawk” The sea hawk, also known as the osprey, is a particularly fierce and fabulous feathered being. The sea hawk hasContinueContinue reading “Friday Wet Bird Couture Presents: Bella in “The Sea Hawk””

When you work in “covert ops,” you are expected to keep everything you see, hear, smell or taste confidential. But over time, all that secrecy can really build up. Luckily, there are some things you can do to let off some steam. For example, former lawyer-turned best-selling author John Grisham now writes legal thrillers for fun andContinueContinue reading “Thursday Thriller: Pearl Cutts in “Popcorn Eggs””

It is a big responsibility to be feathery and famous and have flocks of fans (both feathered and featherless). You have so much to do – preening, showering, chowing, nesting, napping….. Occasionally you also star in videos. For this installment of “Video Wednesday,” Love & Feathers is proud to present Pearl Cutts in “Visiting the Pretty Bird.” Enjoy!ContinueContinue reading “Video Wednesday: “Visiting the Pretty Bird””

Gratitude is a very good quality to have (almost as good as feathers….but not quite). When we feel grateful, we feel so alive. (Some of us also feel quite pretty, but that is the topic for another blog post). Gratitude makes the greyest day seem, well, hand-selected to best complement pretty grey feathers. It can also make yourContinueContinue reading “Tuesday Gratefuls: Pearl & Shannon Share”

There are so many great reasons to include a feathered being in your life. For instance, feathered beings are very cute and pretty. They love everybody and everyone loves them (and for anyone who doesn’t, well, a swift and well-placed peck can fix that right away). Best of all, feathered beings can always find a reason toContinueContinue reading “Monday Happys: Delicacies”