Shade
Crazy for Pois!
Avenue Veteran
Celebirdy of the Month
Mayor of the Avenue
Avenue Spotlight Award
Our "Mayor of the Avenue" award is presented to a member who exhibits the qualities that distinguish them to be an upstanding credit to the Avenue, a loving, informed, conscientious and caring bird parront and an all around good neighbor.
I am so delighted to announce Becky as August's Mayor of the Avenue.
I loved your interview and enjoyed getting to know you a little better!
1. What kind of birds do you have (age, species and names)?
Merlin, Mexican Redhead Amazon, 8 years old
2. What got you interested in birds?
When I was very young, a neighbor had a talking mynah bird.
I was facinated w/it. & of course, Toucan Sam
3. What have your birds brought to your life?
I'm more patient & no matter how bad a day I'm having,
he can make me smile
4. What have you learned from sharing your life with your birds?
I never realized how intelligent they were. I'm amazed every day on how much he understands & communicates.
5. What's one birdie memory that will stay with you forever?
Merlin was a Christmas present
I have always loved parrots, but I was at a point where I wanted less
animals/responsibilities, so I was torn. Merlin was playing on his play top & I was dusting in our bedroom.
I turned around & he was standing behind me, he was looking for me That was the day I fell hard He's
had my heart every since.
6. Where is your birds main living area?
He sleeps in my bedroom, he has play stands in all living areas.
Merlin is cage free 100% of the time I'm home.
7. Did you change things in your home to accommodate your birds and if so what kinds of things did you change?
Teflon... we don't use our ceiling fans & plan to do central air because
Merlin has summer allergies
8. Are you involved in any kind of bird related group or activities?
Other than AA, I belong to a couple of FB groups. I've made some really
good friends & I'm so thankful to know them.
9. What is the one luxury item you would love to have for your bird(s)?
An aviary, or maybe dismantle Saroj's bird room & move it
10. Is there any bird that you dream of owning and if so why?
I'm very attracted to large macaws, but I really don' think I'll
ever own one, I'm a one-bird person.
11. Describe a typical day with you at home with your birds.
Depending upon the season, Merlin gets up around 7:30, has breakfast & plays until around 9am,
then we go to work (I work from home) He has his own desk, he plays, naps while I work. After work,
we play, go outside in his cage & do housework. He's such a great helper. Bedtime 9:30ish
12. What have you learned about owning birds that you would like to share?
I've worked w/alot of different animals. I find that birds are the most intelligent. This is a
double edged sword, its alot harder to duplicate a happy life in our home.
13. If you knew then what you know now about birds, what would you do differently?
Diet, diet, diet...
14. What other hobbies do you have?
Gardening, I love to read. We spend alot of time on the lake w/our boat.
15. Anything else you would like to share?
We've (Merlin & I) come along way w/the help of those who may not be named
I want to thank AA for introducing
me to a bunch of caring bird owners. Our lives are richer for knowing you.
I am so delighted to announce Becky as August's Mayor of the Avenue.
I loved your interview and enjoyed getting to know you a little better!
1. What kind of birds do you have (age, species and names)?
Merlin, Mexican Redhead Amazon, 8 years old
2. What got you interested in birds?
When I was very young, a neighbor had a talking mynah bird.
I was facinated w/it. & of course, Toucan Sam
3. What have your birds brought to your life?
I'm more patient & no matter how bad a day I'm having,
he can make me smile
4. What have you learned from sharing your life with your birds?
I never realized how intelligent they were. I'm amazed every day on how much he understands & communicates.
5. What's one birdie memory that will stay with you forever?
Merlin was a Christmas present
I have always loved parrots, but I was at a point where I wanted lessanimals/responsibilities, so I was torn. Merlin was playing on his play top & I was dusting in our bedroom.
I turned around & he was standing behind me, he was looking for me
That was the day I fell hard He'shad my heart every since.
6. Where is your birds main living area?
He sleeps in my bedroom, he has play stands in all living areas.
Merlin is cage free 100% of the time I'm home.
7. Did you change things in your home to accommodate your birds and if so what kinds of things did you change?
Teflon... we don't use our ceiling fans & plan to do central air because
Merlin has summer allergies
8. Are you involved in any kind of bird related group or activities?
Other than AA, I belong to a couple of FB groups. I've made some really
good friends & I'm so thankful to know them.
9. What is the one luxury item you would love to have for your bird(s)?
An aviary, or maybe dismantle Saroj's bird room & move it
10. Is there any bird that you dream of owning and if so why?
I'm very attracted to large macaws, but I really don' think I'll
ever own one, I'm a one-bird person.
11. Describe a typical day with you at home with your birds.
Depending upon the season, Merlin gets up around 7:30, has breakfast & plays until around 9am,
then we go to work (I work from home) He has his own desk, he plays, naps while I work. After work,
we play, go outside in his cage & do housework. He's such a great helper. Bedtime 9:30ish
12. What have you learned about owning birds that you would like to share?
I've worked w/alot of different animals. I find that birds are the most intelligent. This is a
double edged sword, its alot harder to duplicate a happy life in our home.
13. If you knew then what you know now about birds, what would you do differently?
Diet, diet, diet...
14. What other hobbies do you have?
Gardening, I love to read. We spend alot of time on the lake w/our boat.
15. Anything else you would like to share?
We've (Merlin & I) come along way w/the help of those who may not be named
I want to thank AA for introducing me to a bunch of caring bird owners. Our lives are richer for knowing you.
Congrats, great interview!
Becky and Merlin! We need more pics of the boy.
Becky and Merlin! 
I HAVE FOUND YOU TO BE ONE OF THE MOST RESPONSIBLE AND CONSCIENCIOIUS PARRONTS ON AA 
Congrats. .
