The Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla), is one of most common and widespread cockatoos in Australia. They can be found all over Australia, with the exception of some parts of Tasmania. I still find it remarkable that I often see these birds on the way to work!
Although you may not be able to tell from the pictures, these are two different sets of birds - the first set is on an area of grass near Queenscliff and the second are at a camp ground at Wilsons Promontory. As you can tell, they often feed on grassy ares where they seem to dig up roots and such like.
Although you may not be able to tell from the pictures, these are two different sets of birds - the first set is on an area of grass near Queenscliff and the second are at a camp ground at Wilsons Promontory. As you can tell, they often feed on grassy ares where they seem to dig up roots and such like.
Second set
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Cheers - and I hope you preparations for Christmas are all on track! SM
A lovely bird and great images. I did see some of them but they seemed to keep the distance :)
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I cannot wait to see these birds in the wild one day. Beautiful!!! Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteI'm struggling to think of many other birds with so much pink! Especilly in the UK - maybe the Jay?
ReplyDeleteI hope to live somewhere where I can see birds like this on a daily basis as well. Of course, we have some great birds here too.
ReplyDeleteThey have beautiful pastel colors! Gorgeous birds!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely birds!
ReplyDeleteThey really are quite beautiful and lucky you to have such a common bird. Not to show my ignorance, but how do you distinguish between a cockatoo and a parrot. They seem to look the
ReplyDeletesame to me, but there's the two different classifications ... hmmm. I admire your luck with getting your kitties to settle in together. Our little wild child has settled down and would love to be with the other kitties, but she left a lasting impression on the other three and they want none of it. Our other female would like to eat Buffy alive, the boys just don't trust her and hiss when she gets close to them. And if they turn to get away from her, the wild instincts click in and she goes after them ... haven't been able to get that resolved, so we have to keep them separated which turns out to be a pain. I'm open to suggestion :)
Andrea @ From the Sol
The rosy colour looks like a neck warmer for a colder climate. Beautiful creatures!
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ReplyDeletegotta luv a galah!!! YAM xx
Wow an eye popping color scheme...Amazing bird!
ReplyDeleteGreat color on this bird.
ReplyDeleteSo colorful! Beautiful bird! Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteHi Stewart, this galah is a striking bird - very robust. Thank you for your condolences. As you can imagine after knowing Grant for 50 years, I will miss him for many many reasons; not least being the best bird spotter in the world. Thanks for hosting this meme. Greetings Jo
ReplyDeleteA very handsome little bird. I am looking forward to renewing my acquaintance with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL bird, Stewart!!!!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteWhat fun little birds! Such pretty colors. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Stewart!
ReplyDeleteThank You, Stewart
ReplyDeleteHow could y'all not be the happiest people on earth, with creatures like this flying around loose.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteThey look like they toppled forward into a barrel of red wine!
Pretty color pattern..Very pretty bird..I have no birds to share this week..Have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteStewart, good looking bird. Thanks for sharing. May you have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty birds and of course great photos. Hope you have a good Christmas. Diane
ReplyDeleteYou may envy me my hummingbirds, but I'm right back at you with envy of your lovely cockatoos. Merry Christmas and thank you for a wonderful year of Wild Bird Wednesdays.
ReplyDeleteIt is still hard for me to accep that the beautiful Gullah is a common bird ! So lucky! Merry Christmas to you and your family and happy New Year too.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Stewart, to you and you beautiful family (including the furbies). I don't have your address so I couldn't send you a card, but my furbies made one if you want to visit them https://fromthesol.blogspot.com/2017/12/christmas-at-our-house.html. We have a white Christmas this year which is really nice except it is also really cold. It is bundle up time when Izzi needs to go out . Hope you have a wonderful day ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
What fun little birds! Such pretty colors. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, Stewart!
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