Put out seed and they will come! From the tops of my hibiscus bush to high up in the old gum tree next door the word spread.. 'Café de Grace' is open for business :) Heralded to the general winged population by the colourful backyard criers above and below. Did you know that Rainbow Lorikeets pair up and are monogamous for life.. maybe that's why they always look so grumpy.. kidding :)
It didn't take long for the Galahs and doves to fly in..
It was a free-for-all.. let the food good times roll :) I hope you're pleased to see them, I kind of missed the noisy, messy little creatures! Happy Thursday.. where did Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday go? Take care and stay safe... p.s. the colours are true!
Don't you sometimes wonder why all the colorful birds flew to Australia? :-)
ReplyDeleteI envy you! Wish I would have such colourful visitors.
ReplyDeleteGrace, you're so lucky to have them around--and they're lucky to have you looking out for them!
ReplyDeleteGood Lord, what a wonderful bunch of avians! You are fortunate to have them provide color and drama to your property. We have some noisy little green parrots in south Florida but nothing like that here in Ocala although there are some colorful specimens at Walmart from time to time!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like only yesterday that you closed for the winter! These are brillo Grace, have fun!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing! I love seeing the birds here in our garden, but this is something else! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, Grace.
Oh, they are SO BEAUTIFUL, Grace!! Wonderful captures and they did indeed take my breath away!! And, yes, I wish I could have such colorful visitors, too!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to know that some birds pair for life and monogamy is a natural situation for some animals. Australia's black swans pair for life and were thought to be monogamous until researchers started gene testing different swans and oh dear, it was discovered that there was plenty of shenanigans among swans. I am sure nothing like that would be happening in your back yard with your lorikeets. Interesting to learn that they are not native to your side of the continent are are considered a pest species in WA.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I'm sitting here smiling from ear to ear! What a fantastic site to see all these colorful creatures in your very own yard.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Much nicer than any we have here.
ReplyDeleteThe galahas are gorgeous. What a bright, bright pink. And the Rainbow Lorikeets...they remind me of some of the birds we saw in Costa Rica. Are these coming to your yard. If so you are one lucky gal. They don’t need any napkins when they eat..hehehe.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures Grace, nothing so colourful here but the local pigeons strip my cherry tree every year...
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful, Grace!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you have the OPEN sign up again. Have a happy & safe time out there - weather couldn't be better!
ReplyDeleteLOVE to see the birds - and yes, one day we'll get around to that book...
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous birds!
ReplyDeleteOh my Grace! I am so jealous. What beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteStunning colours!!
ReplyDeleteWhenever you show those birds, I shake my head and think, "These can't be real birds!" Amazing that they show up in your yard. Keep 'em well fed.
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet, Grace, and such stunning colours !
ReplyDeleteWow! Are you sure you're not living in a parrot shop? What a fantastic sight that must be!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very nice and popular place! Enjoy the season and the guests/ visitors.
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing Grace that you have all those beautiful birds in your backyard! I only see them in a Zoo here.
ReplyDeleteI am mesmerized at how exotic your back garden birds can be! Remarkable and they put our sparrows to shame!
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ReplyDeleteOh, you have such colourful birds at your cafe!
ReplyDeleteYay-yay-yay, always love to see your guests, Grace! Especially in our dull winter!
ReplyDeleteLiving with dirty pigeons and B&W gulls... I simply envy you!
ReplyDeleteOh, those lovely, lovely beautiful birds; how i would love watching them!@
ReplyDeletemiss summer very much
ReplyDeletehow colourful!
The rainbow lorikeets look as if they are celebrating your summer venue. Love the macro of the galah's profile.
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