Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Life on Discovery Channel

Fans of nature programs on tv will find a new program on the Discovery Channel, Sundays worth watching.  The amazing stories and photography make this program an instant favorite.  Oprah does the voice over, which in my opinion is the only part of the show that I didn't care for.  I think Oprah is great, I just don't think she has a dynamic voice for this program, but perhaps it will grow on me as there are nine more episodes.

Airring on Sundays at 8:00 pm.  Next weeks two episodes is on mammals and fish.  Be sure to check out the April 4th episode on birds.

If you enjoy this show I would recomend getting a copy of Planet Earth.  You can purchase a copy here

Monday, March 22, 2010

Join Earth Hour

On Earth Hour hundreds of millions of people around the world will come together to call for action on climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour. The movement symbolizes that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in this fight, protecting our future and that of future generations. Learn more about how Earth Hour began, what we’ve accomplished, and what is in store for 2010.


Sign up, spread the word, and switch off your lights on March 27, 2010.  Read More>


Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Flora and Fauna!!



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Monday, March 15, 2010

Great Hummingbird DVD

For all of those who saw Hummingbirds: Magic in Air, and are looking for some more hummingbird magic check out First Flight.

First flight follows the dedicated efforts of a tiny black-chinned hummingbird (nicknamed Honey by filmmakers Don Carroll and Noriko Carroll) to lay, incubate, and hatch two tiny raisin-sized eggs and raise the fledgling chicks. The film begins with remarkable nest-building close-ups; the soft fiber bird home rests on the Carroll's porch clothesline in Las Vegas. Inventive 360-degree macro shots follow the progress, including egg development, incubation, hatching, feedings, nest defense (including chasing away the Carrolls' cat), and first flight. Honey's protective and attentive mothering is enlivened through Noriko Carroll's informative and humorous narration and rich musical soundtrack.  Order First Flight by clicking on the link below.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Go for the Gold

Add a little color to your backyard by attracting American and Lesser Goldfinches. This month when you purchase any lifetime guaranteed nyjer feeder from Flora and Fauna Nature Company we will give you a free 5-pound jug of nyjer!




Here's a little video compilation of Goldfinches in our backyard.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Anna's Hummingbird Feeding Babies

Anna's Hummingbird

Caught this shaky video yesterday 3/1/10. Hummingbirds hatched about ten days ago.