Parrots are very smart birds. They can learn words and even copy sounds but many people forget that these birds also need love and trust. A parrot that is scared or untamed can become noisy and upset.

A Dunedin woman’s lifelong love of birds has led her to teach others about the benefits of free flight. Free-flight for a pet bird is not for the timid as the exposure to loss and predators is real.

We’ve talked about the silly things Alexa can be used for, as well as how sometimes very young children can unwittingly use Alexa to cause mischief, including ordering things from Amazon. But what ...