King Parrots

Front Yard - Partaking of our crab apples.

We have a very healthy crab apple in the front yard & once the apples are ripe - bitter - two species of parrots take turns in nibbling on them. Mountain lawries & King Parrots. There are 3 King Parrots in the tree at the moment. This family visits each year. One male, two females. The male kept an eye on me & as I was standing still, one female didn't see me & flew to a branch inches away. Then it saw me but only flew a few yards away. They really make a mess with bits & pieces of apples on the path & in the bird bath but are a great delight to have in the garden. In January last it was extremely hot one day, 43 degrees, & they sat on the front verandah looking distressed. Resolved to set up the hose on mist & keep the water in the birdbath cool by adding 3 litre ice blocks (read that on the ABC) if there is a repeat this Summer. Thanks again for a great Loc.

Rated: for Overall Experience.