Thursday, April 23, 2015

'Karrak'.. Red Tailed Black Cockatoo..




Extinction is the rule,
Survival is the exception.. Carl Sagan

Although I have had a flock of Carnaby's Black Cockatoos fly in and gorge themselves on my bottle-brush tree, remember them here, this is as close as I've been to a Red Tailed Black Cockatoo, check out pics on that link amazing colour, known to the Noongar people as 'Karrak'. It really does pay to look up.. seen in Subiaco Park carved right out of the top of an old tree by Perth artist Nic Crompton. The red tails are much harder to spot these days, heading down that road to extinction I believe.. we really are a hopeless bunch at doing the right thing aren't we! Happy Thursday, take care and stay safe...


Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:01 AM

28 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 23, 2015 at 12:22 AM

    Another awesome one, Grace!! And an incredible park!! We could use more of those, although I have to admit that Portland and Seattle do have terrific parks and bird sanctuaries -- much better than many cities. Thanks as always for sharing the beauty of your world!! I do so look forward to my "Australia/Perth" visit every day!! And I'm enjoying Aimees blog as well!! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!!

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  2. 21 WitsApril 23, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    He has stolen my heart! Lovely creature.

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  3. Oakland Daily PhotoApril 23, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    It definitely would be a thrill to see one of these cockatoos. The sculpture is a nice paen to these amazing creatures.

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  4. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 23, 2015 at 1:38 AM

    I love this kind of sculpture. I also enjoyed the link from which I learned they feed on Snottygobble trees. Doesn't sound particularly tempting.

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  5. MassimoApril 23, 2015 at 1:38 AM

    Hallo Grace,
    your posts are always interesting ! never saw something like that ! saluti

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  6. RevrunnerApril 23, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    Nice perspective in that last shot.

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  7. RedPatApril 23, 2015 at 2:33 AM

    Wow, that link about these guys is fabulous! What amazing looking creatures, Grace!

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  8. MarleenApril 23, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    I can only imagine what it would be like to have cockatoos flying in our garden.. Amazing!

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  9. VPApril 23, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    ... and then there were only gulls and pigeons! So sad!

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  10. hamiltonApril 23, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    These birds really know how to limit themselves to a tiny area and very specific trees.

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  11. William KendallApril 23, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    The carving is amazing!

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  12. NormaApril 23, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    I would love to see one!

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  13. CloudiaApril 23, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    Nature shames the artist's best



    ALOHA from Honolulu,
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  14. AngieApril 23, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Masses of black ones flying over Yanchep but not a red tail to be seen.

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  15. Bob CroweApril 23, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    I'm afraid you're right.

    That bird looks like it could use a chiropractor for its neck.

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  16. RandyApril 23, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Nice carving.

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  17. StuartApril 23, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Impressive critters... and what a nice sculpture.

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  18. JoeApril 23, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    That's one stunning sculpture Grace. Looks like it is about to take flight.

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  19. Geoff WilkinsonApril 23, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Love that second picture...

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  20. Pasadena AdjacentApril 23, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    The L.A. and San Diego Zoo brought the California Condor back from the edge of extinction (from just 22 birds). Zoo's seem to be the great hope. Sad, isn't it?

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  21. biebkriebelsApril 23, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    This woodcarving is very well done!

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  22. Iris FlaviaApril 23, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Beautiful artwork, Grace!

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  23. magiceyeApril 23, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Wonderful work!!

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  24. EG CameraGirlApril 23, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    The carving is magical! Yes, it does pay to look up...as well, as look down and straight ahead. :)

    To answer your question: YEP, we had a dusting of snow overnight. Isn't that crazy?

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  25. AnonymousApril 23, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Wow - that's a gorgeous carving!

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  26. AriannaApril 24, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    Spectacular bird! Arianna

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  27. UnknownApril 24, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Those birds are fantastic! Please don't tell me their days are numbered...

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  28. Chrissy BrandApril 24, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Amazing, Grace... Great colours, BTW I like th look of t6eh sOundcloud channel and music by Paddy. I will give it a mention in a column I write on Radio Websites (where I include music) in July in a UK (anorak!) magazine, Radio User...

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