The Little Corella (Cacatua sanguinea) is a small parrot that often occurs in large flocks in Melbourne during the winter. They come down to feed on grassy areas like sports ovals and 'nature strips' (that's the grass by the side of the road!) If they find street trees with seed pd still intact they will feed on these and make a heck of a mess on the road: a mixture of shredded seed pods, leaves and small twigs will litter the ground under the trees.
They are also very playful, messing around with sticks, bits of litter (sadly) and each other.
These are some pictures from the last couple of years.
As ever, to join in with WBW, click on the big blue button below. SM
They look so playful!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteCheeky chappies! YAM xx
I love those birds! Thank you for sharing them
ReplyDeleteI hope they are only playing..I'm not convinced..Hope you are well...
ReplyDeleteI have never seen birds "playing " like that Stewart. Great action shots of them. Thanks for hosting and have a lovely week ahead
ReplyDeleteYou captured lots of interaction. Their numbers must indeed be large for them to be able to litter the roads in that manner.
ReplyDeleteGreat action shots!
ReplyDeleteThose are some entertaining birds! Great photographs of the Corellas, Stewart.
ReplyDeleteBased on personal experience, I can't tell if these images depict playing, fighting or courtship. Or is there a difference?
Take good care!
Those are fabulous pictures!
ReplyDelete