While staying at Palm Beach (destination picked when I thought Sydney might be in semi lockdown at Xmas), I was lucky enough to get these visitors up close and personal morning and night.

I did regret not bringing my camera to get good close ups, but the birds didn't seem to mind getting close up to me, so there are still a few good ones (hint, a corker for next week!).

The people next door made the mistake of feeding them and then yelled and screamed when the birds stole their dinner as well.

The birds and I seemed to have an understanding. Mine based in fear or at least cautious of those claws and beak....
I have noted before that good bird photography is an exercise in patience and perserverance, something which I lack. So I enjoyed the mindful encounters, waiting for good shots.
It's time for #Allseasons for another week.
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Hello,:=) WOW!! You took great shots. How exciting to see these beauties
ReplyDeleteup close.
Stay safe.
Lovely Parrots , Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What fantastic visitors. It sounds like they were very friendly. x
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of these willing participants.
ReplyDeleteYou got some wonderful shots! Such magnificent birds.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see so many wild cockatoos in your fun photos! I have friends that have them as pets and they are very smart nd personable birds.
ReplyDeleteAwww, they are most beautiful. They like a room with a view too. Fabulous.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. ♥
What good captures looked like they were putting on a show heheh!
ReplyDeleteHave a prettypollytastic week 👍
Lovely pictures, the close-up with the boats in the background is great!
ReplyDeleteI love those birds......
ReplyDeletePalm Beach is on my bucket list - Australia is on my bucket list also obviously. You lucky thing! Thanks for linking up and for sharing your snaps with #MySundaySnapshot.
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet visitors. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteAren't they grand all in a row like that! Great shots, Lydia.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.
What lovely little show offs! How long is your linky open? I keep missing it. :(
ReplyDeleteFriday morning until Wednesday at 5pm
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