Author: Petz
Costa Rica’s birds include everything from majestic macaws to surreal Snowcaps and Ornate Hawk-Eagles. These and hundreds of other bird species exist in the diverse habitats of Costa Rica but the ones you see most often are the common species.Common birds are fancy too- check out this Lesson Motmot!By definition, common birds such as Blue-gray Tanager, saltator, and kiskadee-type flycatcher are the familiar ones. There is nothing wrong with seeing those birds, watching them is also good for the soul and if this is your first trip to the tropics, they are in the important lifer category.However, we can also…
Fairfield, CT – The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce the official grand opening of Shampooch Pet Grooming Salon, located at 2244 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. The Town of Fairfield’s Community and Economic Development Director, Mark Barnhart, and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President, Beverly Balaz, joined owners Josephine O’Meara and Craig Sharpe to celebrate the grand opening their business in Fairfield with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, May 22. Shampooch Pet Grooming Salon is a full-service salon for dogs and cats. Clients are encouraged to walk around upon arrival to…
Birding in Costa Rica in 2023 is 12 months of tanagers, quetzals, puffbirds, and more. There’s always more.Living and birding in a country full of biodiversity promises good birding, almost all the time. To define “good birding”, I would say it is having a fair chance of watching a healthy variety of birds with minimal effort. If you are going to Costa Rica soon, consider yourself lucky because when you are birding in Costa Rica, good birding is common.For me, this past year has been marked by several birding highlights including the following. I hope they give you an idea…
Ice fishing enthusiasts know about the Pelican Lake Ice Fishing Derby that takes place every spring on the first weekend of March, this Saturday, March 2. In the past, people would take their prize catch of the day to the measuring station to get their names and the size of their fish on the board. However, for conservation purposes, the new rules are that anglers cannot have walleye over 21 ½ inches, or northern pike over 29 ½ inches. The reason is that these larger fish are the female egg-layers that keep the fish population healthy. This new rule has…
Downtown Dog Grooming & More emerged as a standout among pet groomers in Rome, earning the 2023 Best of Georgia Award. This recognition is not only a testament to excellence and excellent grooming services but also reflects Delaney Rhinehart, the sole proprietor’s deep commitment to pet health, safety, and welfare, as well as as well as exceptional customer service and satisfaction.Located in the heart of Rome, GA, The Downtown Dog Grooming & More has firmly established itself as a premier destination for pet owners seeking high quality professional pet grooming and care . Delaney said her service philosophy includes providing…
Early January is a great time to go birding in Costa Rica! At times, windy weather can be a challenge but when the wind dies down, the kiskadees call, and the parakeets fly overhead.Crimson-fronted Parakeets are quite common.Oh, and no freezing weather either. None of the broken windshield ice or other regular January morning chores I used to do in WNY. Here in the tropics, it’s all sun and heat.Birds know this too; it’s why Baltimore Orioles, Chestnut-sided Warblers, and other migrants call and laugh from the mango trees. They share their temporary tropical space with Social Flycatchers, tanagers, Green-breasted…
As pet owners, we strive to provide the best care for our beloved four-legged companions. An important aspect of pet care is preventing parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and worms, from infecting our furry friends. These nasty parasites can cause discomfort and lead to serious health issues if left untreated. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of parasite prevention, the different types of parasites that can affect pets, their signs and symptoms, and the consequences of not treating them. We will also provide important tips and strategies for pet owners to prevent and control fleas, ticks, and…
Dog or cat owners want the best for their pets, and that includes healthy food. Pet food must meet certain nutritional requirements in Europe, as set by FEDIAF (The European Pet Food Industry). However, there’s a catch: pet food tests are conducted in cages and don’t always represent pets of all shapes and sizes. Home pet food testing, conducted by owners themselves, may be the future. “This has the potential to take the entire market to the next level,” stressed Evelien Bos, researcher at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Why you need to know this:The new collaboration between animal feed…
ABOVE: More and more ice houses are popping up on Fairmont’s frozen lakes. This Saturday the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc. will host an annual ice fishing tournament. FAIRMONT– Now that the lakes have frozen over, the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc. is preparing. (FLF) to host its annual ice fishing tournament, which will take place this Saturday. Proceeds from the tournament go toward the foundation’s mission of improving the quality of Fairmont’s lakes, raising awareness of the lakes and maintaining their quality. Jim Utermarck, a board member and organizer of the event, shared that this is the…
Going birding in Costa Rica soon? I hope! As always, in Costa Rica, there is an impressive number of bird species crammed into a small area. For the birder, that means experiencing an avian cornucopia without having to drive hours, take internal flights, or make other major travel arrangements.No planes, trains and autocar shuffling here! Best of all, it also means that Costa Rica is a major birding wonderland. If you come to Costa Rica, you will soon be able to enjoy this avian goodness. Hope these updates get you ready and excited for your trip:Windy weatherLately, there has been…