
We are joining Arty, Jakey, Rosy and Sunny of the LLB Gang with much thanks for hosting Nature Friday.
Hi there, I – the Schnauzer Warrior Princess – get to tell our story today. Let’s continue with our tale about the Birds in the Parrot Mountain Bird Reserve. On Tuesday we showed you pictures of brightly colored macaws and of the pesky cockatoo named Rosy, and of course a nice picture of us at the end so you didn’t go away disappointed. We have more bird pictures and stories for you, and maybe even a bonus picture of me (and maybe Lucy or someone else in the pack, too.)
Let’s start off with this Timnah Parrot.

She was a curious bird. Doen’t she look like a sweet girl? Look at that beak. I think I would make a point to be nice to her.
Next is a Solomon Parrot.

She looks rather solomn. I wonder if that’s how that species got it’s name…
Here’s some more colorful Red and Green Macaws.
I don’t know why those two on the right were in a cage. The one on the left by himself looks really friendly. When Mommy offered him her hand to see if he wanted to perch on her, he gently touched it with his beak to say no without hurting her.
These Toucans kept each other company in a big cage. I think the Toucan on the right was sticking her big beak into the other one’s business. You know, telling him what he should and shouldn’t do. Maybe they’re married.
And I think the one on the left finally told her to shut up, that what he did was none of her business! Doesn’t she look startled?
Lucy: Why would you say that, Xena?
Xena: Because I like good stories. They’re everwhere. You just have to look for them. Now get outa mine, Lucy.
Toucan Sam was there too.

Mommy and Rhonda were looking for the area where they were supposed to use the cup of nectar they had bought.

This Yellow Crested Macaw helpfully pointed the way.
Next, Mommy and her friend Rhonda went into the section where they could feed cups of nectar to the little birds. They always have adventures when they’re together, and this was no exception. It started out with one little bird feeding from the nectar.
Then a second birdie joined in, but the nectar was all gone, so they started licking the sweat off her neck and shoulder.
Before she knew it, there were four baby birds licking her sweat and perching on her head.

Mommy tried to help her, but the birds only bit at Mommy and kept licking Rhonda. People lured two of them off with cups of nectar, and Mommy had to use her hand to swipe the remaining two off. They got out of there really fast after that!
I know you want to see a picture of me before we say bye bye. But Chia asked if I would put a picture of her in since she has been sick, and, being a good sister, I said yes.

Nice pose there, Chia!
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess
I always love to see someone else feature parrots in their blogs! I’m quite relieved that you weren’t bitten, because those birds have very strong beaks and know how to use them!
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I figured as much. The vet where I worked had a blue and red parrot and she was mean. Always tried to bite the workers. I’ve been wary of them ever since.
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Very smart. The red and blue macaws can snap a finger in two. And make you deaf. You can hear their loudest calls over a mile away; they are not suitable for apartment living!
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Those little birds were crazy for Rhonda! What a great story!
I also love Toucans!
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Mee-yow so many Birdiess!! An those Birdiess on Miss Rhonda sure were funny….shee msut bee as tasty as necktur fore sure!
Chia girl wee are so furry happy yore all bettur an lookin perky an happy….man you gave us all a BIG scarey scare!!!
Peece Love an Treetss BellaDharma an LadyMew
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We hear that Miss Rhonda is very sweet, so it must come out in her sweat. We’re all happy Chia is better too!
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Mee forgot to meow Toucan Sam iss one hansum Birdie!!! 😉
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What fun. Your mom looks like she really enjoyed it. That place is really for the birds.
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Those pictures were of Mom’s friend, Miss Marsha. And yes, they both had a good time!
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WoW! We would LOVE to chase those birds! And Chia, you look beautiful! Thanks so much for coming to my birthday pawty at Ann and June’s Blog! We are so furry blessed to have such wonderful blogging furrends! We are expecting to be back to our regularly scheduled blogging unless the wind changes and the internet burns up again!
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That looked like a fun place to visit but make sure you have plenty of nectar to keep those little ones satisfied. We’re glad to hear Chia is doing okay and hope she continues to improve.
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Yes, more $3 cups of nectar! Of course Chia was tons more than $3. Mommy says there’s no such thing as a free dog, BOL! XOX Xena
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OMDs Xena please thank mom and her friend for the gorgeous photos of the Parrots and other birds. What beautiful colors. The vet practice where Angel Madi went had a special door for Avian patients. We never went in but we saw some gorgeous birds going for beak and nail trims and checkups. Sam Tucan’s body and nose lived in different zip codes. BOL BOL
Hugs Cecilia
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BOL, I like that about the zip codes! XOX Xena
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What a wonderful group of birdies, Xena, and such a wonderful narrative you gave!!
xoxo,
Arty and the Gang
PeeEss…and what a very nice sister to include Chia’s picture!
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Thanks! *grin* Xena
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Those tropical birds are really something, aren’t they? It’s always a little alarming when a bunch get on you and you’re not quite sure what to do to extricate yourself. Safely.
Sweet pic of the “Chia pet. “Glad she’s feeling better.
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Thanks. She’s acting back to normal.
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Yay! Love hearing that!
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that beaks look promising… we better don’t stay too close to that berds ;O) we send lots of good wishes to your Chia and we hope she feels better soon….
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Thanks, boys and da Mama. Chia’s doing much better last night and this morning. She was prescribed cooked ground turkey, and she didn’t hesitate to eat that this morning, LOL!
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I loved your little stories that went with the parrots, Xena!
Wow, those little birds sure thought Miss Rhonda was tasty, BOL!!
Chia, you sure look good there, and it is great to know you are feeling so much better.You sure scared everyone.
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Thanks! I TOLD Lucy everyone would enjoy a story! XOX Xena
I’m sorry I scared everyone. I didn’t mean to. But I think I’m ok now. XOXOXOX Chia
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