tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post449249636734795328..comments2024-03-29T03:31:54.220-06:00Comments on The Michael Bane Blog: A 'Person' of Consequence PassesMichael Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-66503662728507716252007-09-16T21:37:00.000-06:002007-09-16T21:37:00.000-06:00I would be totally heartbroken if anything happend...I would be totally heartbroken if anything happend to my birds. Its scary, because they're prey animals and they're hard-wired to hide weaknesses/sickness from the resk of the flock. According to published reports, Alex had had his annual physical two weeks before and was pronounced healthy.<BR/><BR/>I'm crazy about my beagle and the weird tailles Manx, but my parrots are my friends in the very Michael Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630187848984050478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-22477573390428477412007-09-14T19:19:00.000-06:002007-09-14T19:19:00.000-06:00I always thought birds were stupid until I started...I always thought birds were stupid until I started dating a girl that has three. I was stunned at what they could say to each other. Despite what others say about birds not understanding the words they speak, her birds talk to each other in ways that sure do sound a lot like <I>real</I> conversations.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08310290563393412068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-69111620723875152182007-09-13T19:59:00.000-06:002007-09-13T19:59:00.000-06:00I knew Irene Pepperberg when she was still at Purd...I knew Irene Pepperberg when she was still at Purdue - met Alex back then. His vocab wasn't as amazing at the time. RIP.<BR/><BR/>Tom PintoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-57675661708533962332007-09-12T22:58:00.000-06:002007-09-12T22:58:00.000-06:00I read the book. I was amazed at Alex's ability t...I read the book. I was amazed at Alex's ability to understand the concept of zero!<BR/><BR/>I have a Eclectus, male.<BR/><BR/>JerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-45208461237236212572007-09-12T19:59:00.000-06:002007-09-12T19:59:00.000-06:00We adopted a cockatiel several years ago. I never...We adopted a cockatiel several years ago. I never thought that a bird could be much of a pet, but it was hand raised from an egg by a local breeder, and totally comfortable with humans. In fact, he picked us and not the other way around. Intelligent, affectionate, playful. Just like having another child. I can't get him to talk, but he does "wolf whistle".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-37165102840159890552007-09-12T19:41:00.000-06:002007-09-12T19:41:00.000-06:00What a great story. Thank you, Michael.My dear wi...What a great story. Thank you, Michael.<BR/><BR/>My dear wife and I took ballroom dance lessons from a lady who lived with an African Grey. What a treat to see, hear and communicate with him!<BR/><BR/>With very best regards,<BR/><BR/>Michael Bender<BR/>Personal Protection Academy<BR/>Madison, Wisconsin<BR/>www.PPA-WI-comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293484.post-57777441639878128322007-09-12T13:14:00.000-06:002007-09-12T13:14:00.000-06:00My parents had three birds...a conyer, a macaw, an...My parents had three birds...a conyer, a macaw, and an african grey. All three talk...and talk...and talk.<BR/><BR/>Including yelling "shut up!" at the conyer when he starts squawking.<BR/><BR/>They are a LOT smarter than people think. It's scary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com