birds

I can't quite figure out what occasion these would be good for... Kid's party? Adult's party with a good sensde of humor? Either way, I need an excuse to make these! See the easy step by step instuctions here at rookno17.com.

Disney's Orange Bird characters was created in 1971 as a mascot for a partnership with the Florida Citrus Commission. Orange Bird appeared in various places in Disney World's Adventureland area and in ads for Florida oranges. Eventually the character faded into obscurity when Disney and the Florida Citrus Commission ended their partnership in 1987.

But recently Disney decided to revive Orange Bird! You can find him back at Adventureland at Sunshine Tree Terrace where you can snag yourself a souvenir Orange Bird cup and more.

When these three baby swans got tired of swimming on their own, they climbed up on their mom for a ride.

Smart little guy. (via reddit)

A fine family portrait. Via Audobon Magazine.

Hello tawny frogmouth. I learned about a new animal today. Want to see one these little guys? They are found throughout the Australian mainland, Tasmania and southern New Guinea and are often mistaken for owls. (via reddit)

Oh, even in the bird kingdom...

Believe it or not the blue bird is the father of the three brown chicks. These are three superb fairywren chicks huddled together with their father. (By Flickr member ppv247.)

This is "Cookie" from the Cincinatti Zoo and this is what he sounds like when you tickle him. And now you know. (Jump to 1 minute in if you want to cut right to the ticking!)

Manukura - the little white kiwi. from Mike Heydon on Vimeo.

Apparently just a few days ago the New Zealand's National Wildlife Center welcomed the first white kiwi bird born in captivity.

While kiwis are rare no matter what color they are, want to see what they usually look like?

Yup. Still cute!!