Happy Birds Take Flight at Green Elementary School

November 6, 2010

OneDublin.org and the Green Elementary School PFC partnered to bring Happy Birds to Green Elementary School. Students and teachers alike cheered on Ed and Julie Cardoza’s amazing menagerie of trained parrots. Happy Birds have performed across California and have been featured on The Ellen Show. From singing “Rock-a-Bye Birdy” to flying just inches above the heads of Green students the Cardoza’s feathered performers kept the audience enthralled. The performance was more than just time out of the classroom – the students learned about the value of practice, hard work and how to have fun while learning.

Parrots are intelligent birds that love the attention of a live audience. They are also an extraordinary responsibility. The Cardoza’s reminded everyone in attendance that owning a parrot is (potentially) a 100-year decision as parrots can live longer than most humans. As a result, parrots are best owned by trained professionals – not casual pet owners. The Cardoza menagerie of parrots are all domestically bred or rescue animals – not captured in the wild.

For those who missed the event (and that means most parents of Green Elementary School students), OneDublin.org filmed both shows (excerpts below including an interview with Ed and Julie Cardoza):

Happy Birds (www.HappyBirds.com) perform across California – from corporate functions to school events like that held at Green Elementary School to private parties.