Deformed Long-beak Corrella (alias Curly Bill)

Not sure how many more visits this old guys's gonna make. Each time we see him, he appears to become more "unkept"......... his deformity is taking it's toll, I'm sure.

Yes, tons of grain here...... a grab shot in crappy weather...... more concerned with focus than with technical correctness......... anyway it's another memory of an old friend...........

Regards

Always pleased to see this old timer...... try to stack up his food for

him, cos of his deformed beak. Didn't see him this weekend.... bit of a

worry........... hmnnnnn

Regards

Grayham,

Sorry & sad to hear about this "old fella!"

Are they capable of using their feet/talons to get seed to their beak like I've observed some species of Parrots do when feeding?

Although he may not know it, . . . it's nice to have someone looking out for his well being.

Regards,

Jim j.

Hi Grayham,

A well shot image technically.

I know the feeling about visitors coming by and posing for my camera. Many of the small wild life animals and birds become comfortable with Betsy and I sitting on our porch, looking at them while they feed or frolic around. It concerns us when we do not see them come by, too.

All the best my friend,

Mike

Thanks for your sentiments......... all part of the great "Circle of Life" I guess, although it doesn't make it any easier.

Yes, these guys do use their feet for larger items like large nuts and fruit etc. I haven't seen how he handles that type of scenario........ see what we can do during his next visit.

Regards

Nice to have you visit, especially offering technical accolades (smiles). Yes... the familiarity of our visitors can become a little appealing, although it does make it a little more difficult to try for more original poses/backdrops.

Both Betsy and Louise seem to enjoy the sojourns on the porch.... good family time.

Take care

I have come to think of our old friend as  "Curly Bill"  it kind of suits him and sounds a bit more appealing than the technical name "Deformed Long-Beak Corrella" : - )

He still looks like he has a lot of spirit to me, the capture of which is a testament to your photography skills, and ok, time and his condition are bound to take thier toll.  But this guy is a survivor and he's concentrating on all the things he can do, not dwelling on the things he can't.

There still a twinkle in that eye, that you have captured very well!

Long Live Curly Bill!

Hope he returns soon!

Best Regards

Alf

Hi Grayham, beautiful parrot, as a lover of nature I feel sorry for this corrella. You have this parrot as a regular visitor, I do have a squirrel of whom I have lots of pictures, It is good to have these kind of visitors!!!!

Nice capture!!!!!

Best Regards,

Luisa Dasilva

alias "Curly Bill" it is............

Thanks for your interest here....... yes, we keep our eye open for him.

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Thanks for stopping by............

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