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#ParrotSunday - Even Celebrities Have A Right To Some Privacy

Don't ask Will Ferrell about the parrot on his shoulder.

#ParrotSunday - Rainbow Lorikeet In Flight

#ParrotSunday - Letterman Interviews The Parrots

Watching Jack Hanna yesterday involved his showing some of the clips of his years introducing animals to David Letterman. I found this 1984 clip of Letterman and parrot trainer David Kervinen on YouTube, and share it today. 

#ParrotSunday - Rainbow Lorikeets Posing

#ParrotSunday - Busch Gardens, Florida

 I shot these photos yesterday at Busch Gardens, Florida, where I first developed a love for parrots and photography, over 30 years ago. We have come a long way since I shot color slides that had to be developed in a darkroom.

#ParrotSunday - Red Browed Amazon

I have been shooting parrots for a long time; first, with film and lately with digital cameras. One of my first digital images was this Red Browed Amazon, from Sarasota Jungle Gardens. Taken around 1998, the digital camera resolution back then was in the 2 megapixel range, which wasn't the sharpest. These days we are shooting raw images at 20 megapixels and higher. But, the image still has impact, because of the color contrast, and blurred background. I fell in love with parrots many years ago on a visit to Busch Gardens, and I still have home processed slides from back then. It never occurred to me that I would have the opportunity to provide a home for some of these beautiful creatures. Every time I interact with one of them, I realize that life can be as magical as it cam be tragic. What more can we ask out of our existence? So, this Sunday, reflect on the beauty around you. Don't let it pass by unnoticed. As Michael Wade, my favorite blogger says, "Find Something Beautiful".

#ParrotSunday - Rio Portrait

Other people create portraits of their kids and relatives. This portrait of Rio is beautiful; but, now I have to find a place to hang it.

#ParrotSunday - The Beauty And Risk Of Free Flight

It takes a lot of training and trust for a parrot to be taught to fly free and return. In this video from Singapore, the Blue and Gold Macaw responds and returns; but, the Sun Conure ignores the whistle, and doesn't. From the comments, it appears he came back later; but, it is very difficult to allow a parrot its freedom and expect it to return every time. While I have bonded with my Scarlet Macaw, Savannah, I wouldn't risk it. She is not in her native habitat, and is not acclimated to living in the wild. 

#ParrotSunday - The Parrots Are Ready For Christmas

#ParrotSunday - Alexa, Order Some More Bird Treats

Rocco the parrot hits the headlines | National Animal Welfare Trust. Rocco is a rescue parrot who was found as a stray. This is an example of why parrots should not be taught swear words. It is a form of animal cruelty; because, these birds soon become a problem and are shuttled from home to home, or become strays. Luckily, Rocco has found a good home; but, has another problem. He has learned how to order fruit with Alexa. He also orders broccoli and ice cream, and can tell Alexa to play music. Go for it, Rocco.