Friday, 17 October 2025

Cockatoos

While having lunch at the Scarsborough Hotel on the way down to Coledale (or perfect stop after walking across the Sea Cliff Bridge), there were so many cockatoos joining us.



I had to try to get photos (with varying success).

The pub has a bell to ring if you see whales, which I guess is getting a workout at the moment. None the day we were there though. 

So we had to be content with sunshine, views and the entertaining birds.





Every time a table would leave, the birds would swoop in for the scraps before the staff could get to it.










Which proved entertaining enough for me! 





A few action shots! 


















 


A few resting shots....








which was the only time I could get them close up.


And of course the dining shots!





Linking with #MySundaySnapshot 



I tried to capture the birds in flight but it was hard to do!

















15 comments:

  1. Beautiful cockatoos! It looks like they have adapted to civilization much like pigeons have.

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  2. Even without a whale sighting, those cockatoos provided excellent entertainment. Their commitment to swooping in for the scraps before the staff can clean up is pure comedy. Your photos really capture that speed and boldness. It is always a fun experience when the local wildlife decides to join you for a meal. I am glad you had such a lovely day with views and sunshine.

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  3. The cockatoos are beautiful, great series of photos.
    Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.

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  4. The birds look so tame but then again they are probably just interested in the food, I'm surprised people are allowed to feed them.

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  5. What beautiful birds and I'd share my meal with them. So precious.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week, Lydia. Hugs. ♥

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  6. There are so many of them. My mom would love them. She owns a small green parrot and my youngest loves watching parrot videos on instagram.

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  7. Beautiful birds and beautiful photos and post, thanks for sharing.

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  8. These cockatoos are a real pest in our city particularly during summer when they come to the coast. Eating plants, even chewing on buildings! Have a great week - I am joining you at Eileen's Saturday critters linkup.

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  9. The Cockatoos are so pretty, Wonderful series of photos.
    I would be a happy birdwatcher to see these birds.
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy week. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  10. Wow I love cockatoos and parakeets , here i can see they have adapted to the human civilization , they seem so comfortable here that is very unlike ours environment . Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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  11. I've never been that close to one, all I get at my table are seagulls!!

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  12. These are just adorable so friendly among humans, Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.

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  13. What a perfect parrot! Thanks for sharing and for participating in #MySundaySnapshot.

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  14. I enjoy seeing birds in the wild...they behave like the sea gulls here do...

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