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  by Alex A. Kecskes   Several years ago, during a Detroit Tigers home game at Comerica Park, 60 or so herring gulls descended on the stadium, dive bombing players and fans alike. Were they after the foot-long hot dogs?  The ketchup-drenched French fries? The roasted peanuts?  No way. They were gobbling up the recently hatched army moths fluttering about the stadium lights.   While in Comercia's case, it was moths that provided the snacks, more often, our feathered friends will settle for leftovers provided by fans. It's a scenario oft repeated in open-air facilities around the country. A stadium's geographic location can also contribute to the problem. In Comerica's case, it was their proximity to the Detroit River and several other large bodies of fresh water that accounted for the speedy invasion of gulls.   Throughout the country, annoying starlings, sparrows and pigeons have stadium operators on alert as they roost in rafters and other structures that provide shelter, protection from natural predators and, of course, snacks. Regrettably, unlike the moth-hungry gulls in Detroit, sparrows, starlings and pigeons will usually stay for the season, and the longer they entrench themselves, the .. more»

The pet gift industry has, in recent years, taken off and become a multi-billion dollar business. The reason for this is quite simple, actually: while many people obviously view their pets and dogs as full-fledged members of the family, those positive and important feelings have never really been exploited until manufacturers and marketers began developing products and campaigns towards dog lovers. Today, if you ask any dog owner or pet owner, you'll get long and detailed answers on all the pet treats and accessories that they've purchased for their best four-legged friends. And because people love their pets so much, they want to spend money and give their pets and dogs the best and finest things that they possibly can. Dog clothes, pet accessories, whole and natural dog treats - all of these pet-oriented gifts and accessories are designed to accomplish two things: 1. They are made to enhance the quality of life that any pet enjoys. 2. They make pet owners and dog owners feel better about themselves and how they treat their pets. So, it makes absolutely perfect sense that, when the latest and greatest pet or dog treat comes out on the market, .. more»

We tend to think birds are very smart animals, and they are. Having the ability to talk to, and communicate with your pet is something every non-bird owner wishes they could do. But it's important to remember that even the smartest birds are only intelligent as a baby. Therefore your pet bird might be able to say "Give me more food", but he can't tell you when he's feeling ill or when something is wrong.But you're more intelligent than a baby, and you can keep your bird healthy and happy by learning your bird's body signs. By paying attention to your bird, you can avoid getting bitten (which does hurt depending on the type of bird). You can learn when your bird is getting agitated and ready to bite, so you can just leave him alone for a while. If your bird is standing up very tall and looks very thin, and his eyes are totally dilated, he is probably scared or agitated and ready to bite.If your bird is displaying any of these signs, it's best to close the cage and leave him alone for a while. If you try to .. more»