The Daily Perch
Thoughts and musings from a bird guy
Simple Ways You Can Help Your Local Avian Rescue Today
So you've got a soft spot for birds. Maybe you've got a feathered friend at home, or maybe you just love watching parrots do their goofy thing on Instagram. Either way, you've probably wondered: How can I actually help the birds who aren't as lucky? Here's the thing, avian rescues are doing incredible work every…
Funny Bird Shirts Explained: Why Parrot Owners Actually Want to Wear These Designs
You know that moment when you’re standing in line at the grocery store, wearing your favorite bird shirt, and someone behind you starts laughing? Not at you, with you. Because they get it. That’s the magic of funny bird shirts. They’re not just clothing. They’re a signal, a handshake, a way of saying “yeah, I’m…
The Bird Meal Dilemma (When Your Parrot Eats Better Than You Do)
Let me paint you a picture. It’s 7 AM on a Tuesday. I’m standing in my kitchen with a Birdwear mug full of lukewarm coffee in one hand, staring at two very different breakfasts. On the left: a meticulously prepared bowl of “chop”, a rainbow explosion of diced peppers, kale, sweet potato, blueberries, and sprouted…
It's the Gourd Life: Why Purple Martins are the Ultimate Backyard Guests
So, you want to become a Purple Martin landlord? Yeah, you read that right. If you put up housing for these gorgeous aerial insectivores, you're officially joining the ranks of Purple Martin landlords across North America. And honestly? It's one of the most rewarding bird-related hobbies you can pick up. Purple Martins aren't just any…
Decorating Your Home Around Your Bird (Because They Own the Furniture Now)
Let's be honest here. You didn't adopt a bird. You welcomed a tiny, feathered landlord into your home who now dictates everything from where you can place your houseplants to which corners of the couch are "theirs." If you've ever caught yourself rearranging furniture around a cage, choosing curtains based on whether they can survive…
The Secret Language of Parrot People
If you've ever found yourself in public instinctively mimicking a bird whistle or casually mentioning "the screaming hour" like it's a universally understood concept, congratulations. You've officially crossed over into the world of parrot people. We're a unique bunch. We have our own vocabulary, our own inside jokes, and an almost supernatural ability to interpret…
Why Your Bird is Actually the One Running the Household
Let's be honest here. You might think you're the head of your household. You pay the mortgage. You buy the groceries. You're the one with opposable thumbs. But if you share your home with a parrot, you already know the truth. That feathered little dictator perched on your curtain rod? They're the one calling the…
Struggling For Birdwatching Gifts? 50+ Ideas Every Birder Will Actually Love
So, you've got a birder in your life and you're absolutely stumped on what to get them. Maybe they already own three pairs of binoculars. Maybe their field guide collection rivals a small library. Or maybe you just don't know where to start when it comes to birdwatching gifts. Don't worry, I've been there. Finding…
Why Your Bird Is the Best Valentine (And 7 Parrot Gifts to Prove It)
Let's be honest for a second. While everyone else is scrambling to make dinner reservations and panic-buying overpriced roses, you're probably sitting at home with your feathered bestie wondering what all the fuss is about. And you know what? You've got it figured out. Because here's the thing, your bird is already the perfect valentine.…
15 Funny Bird Shirts to Show Off Your Feathered Obsession
Let’s be honest. If you’re reading this, you’re probably covered in a fine layer of millet dust right now. Your phone’s camera roll is 90% pictures of your bird doing absolutely nothing special. And you’ve definitely explained to at least three confused coworkers why there’s a tiny bite mark on your ear. Welcome to bird…
Favorite Bird Memes – April Edition
Here are another five of our favorite funny bird memes for April! 1. You’ve heard of elf on a shelf via memezila 2. Adult me having a bad day via Cheezburger 3. Steven Seagull via Cheezburger 4. Putting on my work face via Memedroid 5. I can’t my duckling fell asleep on my calculator via Instagram
New Design: My best friends are rescues
This month parrot rescues have been top of mind around here, not only because springtime is usually the start of lot’s of big fundraisers for some of our favorite non-profits. We are currently starting the process of opening our own rescue/sanctuary for parrots by figuring out space and capacity required and looking at what is…
Live events here we come!
For better or worse, COVID restrictions seem to be loosening up quite a bit here in Texas. Hard to believe it has been an entire year since things got weird. Last year at this time we were planning to start making appearances at various bird related shows in the south to promote our shirts, but…
Cinnamon Laid an egg!
Talk about a surprise! We woke up the other day and started preparing food for the flock as usual when much to our surprise there was a little white egg sitting inside cinnamon’s cage. But Wait… I thought you only had one cockatiel? That’s the funny thing… we do! It’s pretty common for female birds…
Everyone needs a budgie
While we haven’t been able to move as quickly as we would like with our new pin series, I am happy to share that we have our new super cute budgie pins in! This happy little green budgie can be right by your side all the time, just pin him to your bag, collar, nametag,…
Meet Kona, Goffin Cockatoo
Kona’s bark is definitely worse than his bite! Kona is a ten year old Goffin’s Cockatoo with a personality of someone that drank one too many espressos combined with an air horn. A Goffin’s Cockatoo is one of the smallest white cockatoos and has a peach or rose colored tinted under color that is prominent on its…
Shamrock, a Rescued Quaker Parrot
You might hear me mention from time to time one of our local wildlife rehabilitation groups that I work with, All Things Wild. All Things Wild is a non-profit organization that takes in wildlife of all kinds that are native to the Austin/Georgetown Texas area that have been injured or displaced. They are a small…
Put a pin in it… A bird pin
We have been helping our friends out over at the wildlife rehabilitation center quite a bit lately, and one of the items they asked me about recently about was creating some sort of annual gift to give to the volunteers. These volunteers spend countless hours and much of their own dollars to help keep the…
