Mountain View
H. Mikel Feilen
Out With the Old
Say goodbye to Reno's downtown police station at that location. Once a landmark of authority for decades in the biggest little city, but now it is to be razed and relocated. I can only imagine the number of fond memories this historical relic has locked up inside it only to be buried under the rubble.
Wildlife Rehabbing: Rewarding & Heartbreaking
From the joys of a successful release to the pains of necessary euthanasia. Being a wildlife rehabilitator is very rewarding to those who choose to make a career out of it. It also has the less pleasant duty of having to euthanize animals that are nonreleasable for one reason or another.
59-Year-Old Dies in Mexico From the Bird Flu
The first reported human fatality from the avian H5N2 virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday that a 59-year-old person died in Mexico City from complications caused by the H5N2 virus, better known as the Bird Flu.
Northern Nevada: Summertime and the Livin' is Hot, Smoky, and Dry
Most summers in Northern Nevada tend to be hot, somewhat smoky, and dry as a bone. I have lived in Nevada for most of my adult life. During my first 10 years living here, I was a dancer in Las Vegas. For the last 27 years, I have resided in Northern Nevada as a ballroom dance studio owner, a writer for a local news station, and a proud grandpa.
Found a Baby Bird? How to Help Safely
My wife Suzette Feilen, has been a wild bird rehabilitator for more than 30 years and is the founder and primary rehabilitator at FlyAway Bird Rescue. Each spring she is inundated with calls from people who have found a baby bird on the ground and do not know what to do.
Dance: More Than Just Good Exercise
The human brain is beyond amazing. Everything we experience is created there. Every response, reaction, and emotion is a chemical product of our mind’s making. Every color, smell, sound, taste, and feeling is manufactured between our ears. Located in various areas of the brain, neurons are tasked to interpret our entire world.
Success: When is the Secret to Be Told
I was thinking about why some people are so extremely successful. Why do their lives appear to be superior and have more worth than the rest of us commoners?. Are there shared traits and commonalities between those who are of the upper echelon? All of which are rich, celebrated, and powerful — living a life of comfort, fame, and fortune.
4 Million Chickens Killed to Prevent Bird Flu From Spreading
The number of animals killed in the US keeps climbing. On an egg farm in Sioux City, Iowa, 4 million chickens are going to be killed due to the bird flu. A week ago on a farm near Minneapolis, Minnesota, another 1.4 million birds had to be put down for the same reason.
Tall Tales: Platform Shoes & Groovy Times
I grew up in an era where sex, drugs, and Rock-n-Roll ruled the Earth. It was the late 1960s and early 70s; the Vietnam War was at its peak, race wars were setting fires to a nation being ravaged by hate, and President Nixon was shouting "I am not a crook!".
Nevada's Bird Rescue: Public's Vital Role
When the public finds a bird in Northern Nevada, and they do not know what to do, they will eventually call Suzette Feilen at FlyAway Bird Rescue. She will then try to identify the species they have by having a picture texted to her. Then she will give them proper instructions on what to do next depending on the situation.
Replacing McConnell: Scott Challenges Senate Leadership
Florida's Republican Senator, Rick Scott, made a stunning announcement reported by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Scott said he will run to take the place of Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell after he steps down in November.
Bird Flu's Impact on US Cattle & Poultry Industry
Avian Influenza is not new to the world of diseases. However, we are now starting to see it in animals other than birds, this includes the human animal. It is naturally found in aquatic birds such as waterfowl, i.e., ducks, geese, swans, gulls, and terns, and in shorebirds i.e., plovers, storks, and sandpipers. These birds are found worldwide as is the disease.
Wild Bird Rescue: This is My Home & You Are Water-Fowling It All Up
Aviary placement is far more strategic than one may think. The FlyAway Bird Rescue in Silver Springs, Nevada, is located in a private home on an acre. The founder, Suzette Feilen, is the sole operater of the FlyAway Bird Rescue facility. She receives, rehabs and cares for the birdie patients, and tries to even get 4 - 6 hours of sleep a night so she can do it all again the next day.
Nevada's Newest Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
FlyAway Bird Rescue is open to help the ill, injured, and orphaned wild birds in Northern Nevada. Northern Nevada’s New Wild Bird Rehabilitation Organization. FlyAway serves the communities of Northern Nevada by caring for its ill, injured, and orphaned wild birds.
H. Mikel Feilen
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I am a writer, dancer, artist, and author - husband, father, and grandfather: big-time dog lover and rescuer. I have suffered from epilepsy since 1970.
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