Parrot Hormones? What's it about?

Not much to write here except please read the thread below. It is extremely informative. If in some tiny way it helps a parrot owner stay strong, stay positive and stay the course during those difficult times with their parrot, that in itself is a great accomplishment. 


http://forums.avianavenue.com/bird-boulevard/82221-experiences-parrot-hormones.html

Pionus parrot colors display splendidly in the sunlight.

Here's my white capped pionus parrot Sachi looking lovely and vibrant in the morning sunlight. I still feel pretty stunned that pionus parrots aren't more popular. Must be because pionus parrots don't have that instant flash appeal that many people are drawn to. She turns 5 years old on May 28/2012.

No such thing as an attractive Severe Macaw...

That's exactly what I used to think. Mabel has proven me so wrong! Not sure if it's because I love her so much that I feel this way OR do I feel differently about this parrot species in general? Isn't she lovely. These were taken moments ago. I'm trying to figure out taking photos in natural lighting with my camera.

Emma African Grey Turns 4 years old this week!

Yes! I can hardly believe it myself. Time has flown by and I never imagined that I'd love somebody as much as I do my Emma. She's the naughtiest and the most strong willed of my 3 parrots, nonetheless she's my heart and knows how to touch my soul in ways unexpected. It's strange to explain and justify this, but Emma feels more like a feathered person to me than she does a companion parrot. I really love being her Mom and am eternally grateful that the universe allowed us to stay together after having lost her for 52 hours in June 2010. Happy Birthday my Beautiful Emma. Life is a zillion times better with you in it. XOXO. Please enjoy the short video below taken over the weekend.

                                 Emma African grey turns 4

Severe Macaw Mabel Flight Shots!

I apologize for being Incommunicado for so long. Have just been very busy with real life matters and unfortunately it all requires so much time. Otherwise, we are all doing very well and I promise to resume writing regularly as soon as things start to stabilize. In the meantime, I took these shots of Mabel yesterday and am so pleased with how they turned out! She has VERY recently discovered how FUN it is to fly and finally takes alot of pleasure in it. I'm so glad I was able to capture some of that experience and looking at these photos really makes my heart swell with so much happiness for my sweet Mabel. When I first brought her home I truely believed that she'd never fly. I am delighted that she proved me wrong. Isn't she absolutely lovely?