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[*] posted on 2-4-2009 at 08:57 PM


They are great mice catchers too. We've seen the Campo La Jolla bird family fly by our house many times with fresh dinner.



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[*] posted on 2-4-2009 at 10:33 PM


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One of my favorite memories of my early travels in baja were the birds we saw in people's yards.

I believe it was in Mulege. We strolled along the dirt streets of central Mulege and were surprised by all the bird songs coming from everywhere. I'd stand on tiptoe and look into someone's courtyard and it seemed as though every one had cages with canaries in them. And the birds seemed to be more content than our American pets. I think the climate just suited them better.

I concluded about baja's people: "They may be poor but they're blessed in many other ways".


I think the reason mexican yard birds in cages do so well is that the Mexican dogs have eaten most of the outdoor cats. My love of birds is directly correlated to the amount of time I have to feed and clean up after them. Since my nephew has that job- I'm good.

The small, bright mexican bird cages are cheap wall art and bring life and sound to a small space.

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[*] posted on 2-5-2009 at 08:31 PM


Are there birds in those lovely cages?The walls look far too clean...:spingrin:



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[*] posted on 2-5-2009 at 08:49 PM


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Are there birds in those lovely cages?The walls look far too clean...:spingrin:


I think he forgot to tell the nephew about the sack of bird food in the garage.
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[*] posted on 2-6-2009 at 09:27 AM


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The small, bright mexican bird cages are cheap wall art and bring life and sound to a small space.


I've found this to be true in all of my travels in latin america. As I strolled through the streets of Antigua, Guatemala, I could hear song birds from everyone's courtyard. The same was true in Colombia and perhaps a bit less in Peru.

After adding this jay to my bird list in Guatemala I was surprised to meet a boy of about 8 with a jay on his shoulder and it's leg tethered via a string to his hand. I just think Latinos enjoy their birds more than we do.
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[*] posted on 2-6-2009 at 11:01 AM


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Are there birds in those lovely cages?The walls look far too clean...:spingrin:


I think he forgot to tell the nephew about the sack of bird food in the garage.


good one. And that would be five sacks of different types of bird food from the local granero (the one with all the bullet holes, candles and black wreaths still out front). You don't want to know what the falcons eat.

Yes there are birds in those cages, but not the messiest ones. We only have "outdoor birds". The nephew has to take the cages down off the nails and wash the walls with a hose and wet broom every few weeks. We also selectively repaint- a lot. I've got 5 gallon paint pails of every color we use. I didn't say I was easy to work for... :P

If you like the look and bright colors of Mexican houses- pick up a great photo book called "Mexicolor."

The birds aren't as much trouble as these bad boys. 11 lab puppies- the male here with his five sons. 7 weks old today. I think the one on the right has pee-pee envy.
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