October 2010 - Media-advisors

can we use this INSANITY for a press release/story?
by Martha Kudlacik 07 Dec '10

07 Dec '10

We have yet another mass surrender of cockatiels (33 in Palo Alto). Is there any way we can use this madness for a little PR?

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Carol Stanley
by Karen Watkins 09 Oct '10

09 Oct '10

I received an amazon today that was surrendered by an older couple that rescues birds. Carol Stanley gave them one of her African greys that was hatched with a vertebrae missing in its neck. They are big fans of Carol and said she breeds hyacinth macaws. I can see why a ban on bird sales might be unsettling when you are breeding and selling $10k birds. The bird they surrendered to Mickaboo came from a federal quarantine place near the Mexican border three years ago and had no connection to Carol. Apparently they didn't consider Carol's place as one where unhappy birds can go. I didn't broach the subject since I didn't want them to consider it. I didn't tell them that Mickaboo has been at odds with Carol. Karen

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Somewhat OT: Bird Safe Building Guidelines seeking support in San Francisco
by Vincent J. Hrovat 09 Oct '10

09 Oct '10

FYI, this is, obviously, more for outdoor birds but is somewhat germane to what we do. I will post the standards document here when it is available. It might make sense for Mickaboo to send an official statement in support of this proposal. Standards for Bird Safe Buildings On October 7,2010 the San Francisco Planning Department will release a draft Bird Safe Building Standards document on the Planning Commission's October 14, 2010 agenda at <http://www.sfplanning.org/index.aspx?page=2248> http://www.sfplanning.org/index.aspx?page=2248 The draft document would propose the creation of three tiers of review: 1) guidelines providing guidance to project sponsors about the potential bird hazards; 2) requirements for the most hazardous conditions; and 3) voluntary "birdsafe" certification for building owners who choose, on their own accord, to meet the guidelines. The proposal discusses potential negative impacts on resident and migratory birds, comprising suggested remedies to lessen the hazard through treatments for glazing, lighting, and other building design and operations application. Review the document and express your support for bird safe buildings in San Francisco. Public comment is accepted via email to the Commissioners or for a couple minutes at the hearing. Vincent J. Hrovat

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