1. February 2013
Bleeding Heart Doves:
Nature Plays Cupid
Pandemonium with Color
Needs One glimpse at the Bleeding Heart
Dove, and it looks as though Cupid
shot an arrow straight through its
Pandemonium Runs on heart! With a stroke of scarlet upon
Volunteer Power their white chest, they give new
If you are interested in meaning to term "heartthrob," yet
volunteering to help these birds are wallflowers, creating
preserve these beautiful a challenge to learn their behavior.
species, please check
our Volunteer page for
When the male dove summons the
ways you can help.
courage to flirt, it flaunts its most
striking feature, cooing and chasing
eBay Auctions Help the female with a puffed chest. Once
coupled, these doves prefer to keep Luzon Bleeding Heart Dove
Pandemonium
their romance discreet behind
foliage. Staying true to heart, mated doves are monogamous companions
who share equally in caring for their young and may re-nest throughout the
Some year. Beyond the nest, bleeding heart doves spend their day in flocks,
eBay sellers donate all of scouting for food along the forest floor of their native Pacific islands. Their
part of their sale to benefit daily routine of dispersing seeds enables the forest to flourish.
our cause. Check this link
for current auctions or Sadly, Bleeding Heart Doves are on the brink of endangerment due to
search for us deforestation, pet trade and hunting. Pandemonium Aviaries has taken
onMissionFish. If nothing
strides to preserve the Bartlett (New Guinea) and Mindanao (Philippines)
is currently listed, check
again soon.
species of Bleeding Heart Doves through breeding practices developed by
the Avian Recovery for Conservation (ARC) program. Pandemonium is
If you are an eBay Seller, also expanding its focus to boost conservation efforts for doves native to
and would like to sell Melanesia by creating a more intimate breeding space with nest boxes and
items to support abundant foliage.
Pandemonium,
contactLance Lawson. Much of ARC's success depends on generous donations to cover the cost
of food, housing and veterinary care. This Valentine's Day, celebrate your
love of Nature's precious gifts by sponsoring a Bleeding Heart Dove!
In-Kind Gifts
Non-cash donations
provide supplies that we Visit the DONATE page for details of ways to give.
do not need to purchase.
Examples of what we can
use are on our website.

2. Story References Message from Michele
Dear Friends,
New York Times articleon
'Tis the season for love, which is certainly in bloom at Pandemonium
pigeon evolution and
breeding.
Aviaries! Romance is in the air as males strut, dance, preen, sing and
coo to captivate their mate. But the elegant and brilliant displays of
"Bleeding-heart affection are far from frivolous. Courtship is essential to the survival of
Dove."Enjoy a Fun Day
our birds' species.
out in Bristol Zoo
. Bristol Zoo Gardens, n.d.
Web. 09 Feb. 2013 Mother Nature wields her paintbrush to create the stunning colors and
plumages that initiate companionships, yet successful breeding among
threatened and endangered birds requires a little help from our team
of aviculturists and volunteers.
Friends of the Rosamond
Gifford Zoo Education
Volunteers with assistance
The advent of spring marks a time when we pamper our birds with a
from the State University different diet and more comfortable surroundings to ensure devotion to
of New York. "Rosamond one another and healthy offspring. Birds trim down to more graceful
Gifford Zoo." Rosamond figures with a decreased intake of carbohydrates, and feed is packed
Gifford Zoo with protein to promote egg production in females. "Honeymoon
suites" are prepared with clean nest boxes that include fresh bedding,
and signs akin to the "Do Not Disturb" door hangers are displayed to
remind everyone to respect our birds' privacy.
We eagerly await the outcome of the kindled romances and nesting
preparations that highlight spring, and anticipate sharing Baby News
announcements in an upcoming issue.
Wishing you a Valentines' Day filled with love and wonder,
Michele Raffin
Save the Date - Mother's Day Weekend
This Mother's Day Weekend, May 11 and 12, Pandemonium Aviaries
will be hosting an Aviary and Garden Tour fundraiser.
Mark your calendars now and look for more details soon.
Pandemonium Aviaries
P.O. Box 240
Los Altos, CA 94024
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