Comments on: Ann Brooks, Founder of Phoenix Landing

By: Bobbi - Lothian MD

Bobbi - Lothian MD — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:59:21 +0000

I was just reading over some old email and ran across this link. I am a PL member and also a foster mom to 2 PL birds, Sam (yellow naped amazon) and Socrates (red head mexican amazon). I attend every meeting/class that I can that PL puts on in MD & VA and find it wonderful to meet so many birds. Its a shame that the birds need new homes but its great that its parrot people that have come to learn that get to look over and consider each new bird that comes in.

By: Elaine - TX

Elaine - TX — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:48:27 +0000

Wonderful article, Ann.
I was only able to attend 2 educational classes, but any member of the organization is available for questions regarding the care of your birds. I have 3 cockatoos that were part of a large rescue in NC and they are a continued work in progress. I have learned so much that I share what I have learned with other new and seasoned parrot people and I credit all this to Phoenix Landing and their dedication to parrots and the people who care for them.
Kudos!
From: Hakuryu, Sniz and Fondue

By: Cindy - NC

Cindy - NC — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:21:55 +0000

I have attended several Phoenix Landing Educational Classes and I can not express in words the gratitude for sharing theri knowledge with us so that we all can live happy and enriched lives. I can attest to the emmaculate adaptability of re-homed birds. We have a Congo African Grey that was re-homed at age 7 (according to his band). He never had fresh fruits or veggies. He is one of my best eaters. They just need the opportunity for a healthy life and Patience. Living with Birds has definately tought me patience. Thanks Ann and Phoenix Landing for all that you do.

By: Susan Billings

Susan Billings — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:48:05 +0000

What a fantastic interview! I am a northern virginia Phoenix Landing member preparing for another rescued B&G Macaw. Ive been to the PL Seminars featuring Sally Blanchard, Steve Martin and many workshops where I go home full of new information and techniques, all to the benefit of my B&G, Gracie. Gracie loves it when I visit a Phoenix Landing event because she knows I come home with a new toy for her. And, as soon as I finish the paperwork, Gracie will be signed off to Phoenix Landing, should anything happen to me. Its nice to know she will get the best care with Phoenix Landing fosters and knowledgeable new owners.
Cheers,
Susan \o/ & Gracie ( ; >
Painted Macaw Feather Earrings
http://www.picturetrail.com/funtopaint

“If you have most of the buttons on your shirt, your parrots need to get out more.”

By: threio

threio — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:26:46 +0000

Excellent post, spread the word! Excellent Q&A with Phoenix Landing I still see too many birds in a local pet store where I get my supplies up for adoption. The adoption area is at least 2000 sq feet of every exotic species, with feather plucking issues, its just sad.

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:00:55 +0000

Great article Ann.
I have also adopted one of PL’s parrots. I drove 4 hours to pick up SOphie a beautiful SUlphur crested cockatoo. After we had her for awhile and had gotten her off plain bird seed, we had her DNA sexed and SOphie is not a female but a male. The previous owners didn’t even know enough to take her to the vet for the 7-8 years they owned her. We thought about changing the name to “Spirit” but the other 4 in our flock already call him by name. We have also recused another bird, a Yellow Nape Amazon that both owners were dying of lung cancer. We have put together an Endangered Species parrots seminar to help educate people on Tropical parrots, the parrots are the stars of the show.www.BillWarren3.com
Sophie, or Spirit has never bitten me and is our only male in the group. We have developed a very special bond. What a great way to spend your life helping parrots and always learning from them. I highly recommend Phoenix Landing to anybody thinking about getting a parrot. Do NOT buy one from a Pet store, you won’t learn how to take care of these precious gifts. The learning seminars are incredible and you walk away having learned so much that you wonder why didn’t I know all of this before?
Bill & Marie, Rainbow Bolivian Scarlet Macaw, Merlin Blue & Gold Macaw,Kasuku Congo African Grey, Sophie Sulphur Crested Cockatoo and Charlie Yellow Nape Amazon and Ramsey our Hurricane Katrina rescue basset puppy.

By: Megan

Megan — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:39:24 +0000

I’m a Phoenix Landing Foster Mom, volunteer and adopting 2. There’s nothing better than watching a bird who’s scared, possibly neglected and unsure of himself flourish and grow into a happy, fun loving, social creature who’s ready to take on the world.

Without Phoenix Landing, the education program they offer and all the volunteers, these birds would probably never have a chance to do that.

Thanks Ann for following your dream!

By: Teri Rand

Teri Rand — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:36:39 +0000

Passion is the joy of life!

The parrots of Phoenix Landing thank you, Ann!

By: John Kerns

John Kerns — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:53:45 +0000

Great article, good questions, insightful answers, and right on target.

Thanks
John

By: Julia Stscy

Julia Stscy — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:16:45 +0000

A rehomed parrot is a true delight and seems to appreciate a new home. Thanks for the great article and your dedication to parrots.

Thsnks,
Julis