A Rainbow Lorikeet Is Looking at Me – And Countdown Deals Keep on Coming…

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Here’s looking at you – a Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeets are often seen in our local park, and those of us who keep a camera on hand find them hard to resist.

Their colours are so bright and varied- small wonder that their name reflects this.

They’re friendly, too, and I often see them nibbling at the tidbits willingly supplied by picnickers.

Enjoy!

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Another Australian Beauty: King Parrot

Male King Parrot

Although officially listed as common in our local park, these magnificent parrots make themselves scarce when I’m around.

So it is a real treat to be able to capture the image of this beautiful male.

Enjoy!

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For those of you who love parrots, I’m about to post about cockatoos on my other blog  🙂

Focus on Birds: Galahs

Galahs

Some say that their feathers lack the brilliance of some types of parrots, bur I still believe that they are exceptionally pretty birds.

Their pink and grey plumage is perfectly set off by the green, green grass.

This photograph was taken near where Ron and I live. in suburban Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.

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Focus on Birds: Rainbow Lorikeets

Rainbow Lorikeets in the park

This morning, I saw a pair of these beautiful birds inspecting their nest. Rainbow Lorikeets must surely rank amongst the prettiest parrots, Australian or otherwise.

Such a joy to be able to see them in the wild, even in suburban Sydney.

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Focus on Birds: Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet

The colours of the Rainbow Lorikeets are as spectacular as their name suggests. They catch my eye, whether in flight or at rest. Sometimes, a flock gathers around a picnic table and  entices people to throw  some crumbs in their direction.

Here is photo taken in the park near where Ron and I live.

Enjoy!

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Focus on Birds: Crimson Rosella

Crimson Rosellas are one of the most attractive of the local parrots. I see them often in the local park, and sometimes even in our front garden. Their colours are striking and rich.

Here is a photo taken in the local bushland.

Enjoy!

Crimson Rosella

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Spring, and a Young Bird’s Fancy…

Here we are in early Spring, and the birds are making preparations. Prime home sites are in high demand. Sometimes, the Sulphur-crested Cockatoos take possession and start the process, only to find that smaller parrots are looking on with an eye to taking over.

 

Rainbow Lorikeets

Not so these Rainbow Lorikeets. This pair have found their own niche and are absorbed in making it feel like home… waiting, I suppose, for the sound of little cheeps. They don’t seem to mind the effort of raising their own little family.

Enjoy this little scene in the bush around Sydney, Australia.

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Nesting time: A Rainbow Lorikeet Takes a Look

Rainbow Lorikeet

Lately I’ve seen different types of parrots apparently competing for prized nesting sites.

But this Rainbow Lorikeet seems to be doing well. I’ve noticed this and its mate pair hanging around the hollowed branch, and no-one seems to care…

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A Family that Flocks Together…

A flock of cockatoos

Lately I’ve seen groups of cockatoos together on the shore of the river baths. They seem to be thoroughly enjoying themselves– flying, swooping,landing in  the branches  of gums and other tall trees,  and exploring the ground.

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words…

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Making Their Nest

Nesting Rainbow Lorikeets

What is more heartwarming than watching prospective parents in the process of making their home?

In the case of birds, it’s all about nests.

Australia’s Rainbow Lorikeets put their creativity to work in tree hollows.

Here’s a pair that are engrossed in the task. I photographed these in the local park in a Sydney suburb.

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Enjoy!