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Correla
May 23, 2009 10:57:36 GMT 10
Post by AussieBirds on May 23, 2009 10:57:36 GMT 10
I was out in the yard this morning checking the aviaries after all the rain and wind we have had when I had a visitor, a short bill Corella, fly down to me looking for a feed I think.
It was very young and from the way it behaved an escapee from somewhere
I gave it some seed and did my best to catch the little fella ;D, missed the first attempt and although he is almost tame he is very skittish so he flew to the top of the aviary, I managed to coax him down again and this time caught him, avoiding that very large beak, he is now residing in a large aviary with plenty of food and water I am worming him, I think it's a him, and I will let him settle down before deciding what to do with him.
All in all a very satisfying morning ;D
John
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Correla
May 23, 2009 18:59:19 GMT 10
Post by clara on May 23, 2009 18:59:19 GMT 10
wow that is a good surprise  , hum..that will be hard to decide what to do with him!  Amicalement. |
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Correla
May 24, 2009 11:52:16 GMT 10
Post by Smiley on May 24, 2009 11:52:16 GMT 10
Hopefully the owners will turn up. Good work getting him John.
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Correla
May 24, 2009 12:38:31 GMT 10
Post by AussieBirds on May 24, 2009 12:38:31 GMT 10
Hopefully the owners will turn up. Good work getting him John. I'll keep an eye on the local paper and notice boards around to see if anyone has lost it, just as an update on the bird it seems to have settled in very well, it hasn't stopped eating since I put it in the aviary. John |
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May 24, 2009 12:48:45 GMT 10
Post by robert on May 24, 2009 12:48:45 GMT 10
John,the Corella must have been very hungry. You might have saved his/her life.Great that the bird has settled down,otherwise too.
from Robert and Precious
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Correla
May 24, 2009 13:03:08 GMT 10
Post by AussieBirds on May 24, 2009 13:03:08 GMT 10
John,the Corella must have been very hungry. You might have saved his/her life.Great that the bird has settled down,otherwise too. from Robert and Precious It would seem that way Robert lets hope it gets a lot better and turns out to be a grerat bird, I think he might tame down actually but it would take some time, who knows I might just give it a try if get time. John |
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Correla
Jun 2, 2009 22:59:41 GMT 10
Post by damo223 on Jun 2, 2009 22:59:41 GMT 10
You done a good job john
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Post by norwichfinchman on Jun 3, 2009 4:41:49 GMT 10
Hi John,
Are you talking about the Long-Billed Corella (White Cockctoo) Which has the short crest and bright orange/red head patches and breast markings? Not forgetting that nasty long beak.
They are native to Western Australia and the population is in decline and was wondering does that Parrot have a closed-ring on to identify the owner? I am thinking maybe that parrot is wild and unwell so bear that in mind and keep it away from your charges? If it is a Wild Parrot and once you have cared for it and brought it back to good health I would consider releasing it back into the wild. If wild It most probably will have a mate close by looking for it? Hope all goes well for you....
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Correla
Jun 3, 2009 14:50:05 GMT 10
Post by AussieBirds on Jun 3, 2009 14:50:05 GMT 10
Hi John, Are you talking about the Long-Billed Corella (White Cockctoo) Which has the short crest and bright orange/red head patches and breast markings? Not forgetting that nasty long beak. They are native to Western Australia and the population is in decline and was wondering does that Parrot have a closed-ring on to identify the owner? I am thinking maybe that parrot is wild and unwell so bear that in mind and keep it away from your charges? If it is a Wild Parrot and once you have cared for it and brought it back to good health I would consider releasing it back into the wild. If wild It most probably will have a mate close by looking for it? Hope all goes well for you.... It is a Little Corella not a Long Billed Corella, the first thing I looked for was a ring, we do have lots of wild Corella's around here along with Sulpher-Crested at one stage I had about twenty of them visiting my backyard regularly but they come and go depending on the weather. This little one is not a wild bird he was too friendly from the word go, I still believe he is very young and definitely an aviary bird he is very quiet and hardly makes any noise at all, he is still in quarantine and will be there for another week before I put him with any other birds. John |
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Post by norwichfinchman on Jun 4, 2009 2:48:34 GMT 10
Tht's good news John. Hee must be pleased he has found a nice new home. It must be great having wild Parrots in your backyard. What a terrific sight. In the UK we now have wild Ringnecks in flocks. Most are down on our south east coast but flocks have been sighted up North. Must have be escapee's or unloving bird keepers who are fed up with them and let them out? It's a shame but good that they can survive our climate. Hardy little parakeets!!
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, hum..that will be hard to decide what to do with him! 
