What cuties – I so love the galah – one of my favourite birds and so full of antics when they get drunk on nectar – haha – I once saw about 20 Galahs on the side of the road who couldn’t fly they were so drunk – they were swaying 😉 What the hell is a plane tree?
How funny, Gabe 🙂 Woul love to see that. They are comical even when they’re sober. Plane trees are a common type of tree planted by the councils in NSW (also in South Africa) – their leaves look a bit like an oak’s. Not sure if they do the same up your way. You can read more about them here http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1215645.htm.
*said in a high-pitched squeal* Aren’t they cute? Aren’t they cute? I love galahs too. They are true characters. I think all that pink goes to their heads. LOVE THIS!!!!!!
They are such characters, Selma. They have a fine old time in that tree in the morning, making a right royal mess of the verge and the road 🙂 Thanks.
I found myself birdwatching today too, but your bird is so beautiful and unique. Took a second to find it amongst the leaves, it found a good hiding spot!
they blend nicely with the colours of the leaves. You say they are common and to me they look so exotic and rare! Like the squirrels, here, all the tourists are taking tons of picture of them and they are so common , but I still enjoy looking at them.
I believe the expression galah (ie., ‘you great galah’) means being a clown or playing up and being a larrikin rather than being stupid – and that is what galah’s do (especially when consuming too much fermented nectar 😉 ) – sorry to interrupt 🙂
Aha! That makes a whole lot more sense now. I could never understand the ‘stupid’ tag. Thanks for clearing that up, Gabe. Hope you and family are feeling better today 🙂
Oh, wow! To see one in their natural habitat is truly a magical experience. I wish I could see something like that one day. My dream is to see parrots and macaws in their natural home. Free, beautiful and majestic. Thanks. http://thismansjourney.net/2012/06/13/weekly-image-of-life-happiness/
It is truly magical, IT 🙂 Never in cages – I hate to see a bird in a cage. I think it is shockingly cruel. Thanks for the comment. I won’t be able to take part in your weekly challenge but will enjoy looking at the entries 😀
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Wow, I have never seen a bird like that one. Its gorgeous!
They are common here, NN. 🙂
Wow…I may have to make a trip down there just to photograph these birds…love it!
There are so many lovely multi-coloured birds here, Charles. 🙂
We are getting more of these now too. I love your photos!
There’s a huge mess on the verge from their morning feasts, Julie, but I’m not cleaning it until all the leaves are gone!
What a gorgeous bird!
They are a delight to watch, Reb. Thanks for stopping by.
What cuties – I so love the galah – one of my favourite birds and so full of antics when they get drunk on nectar – haha – I once saw about 20 Galahs on the side of the road who couldn’t fly they were so drunk – they were swaying 😉 What the hell is a plane tree?
How funny, Gabe 🙂 Woul love to see that. They are comical even when they’re sober. Plane trees are a common type of tree planted by the councils in NSW (also in South Africa) – their leaves look a bit like an oak’s. Not sure if they do the same up your way. You can read more about them here http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1215645.htm.
Ooh . . . I’ve never seen one before. Thanks, BB!
They are very common here, Nancy. A type of cockatoo.
*said in a high-pitched squeal* Aren’t they cute? Aren’t they cute? I love galahs too. They are true characters. I think all that pink goes to their heads. LOVE THIS!!!!!!
They are such characters, Selma. They have a fine old time in that tree in the morning, making a right royal mess of the verge and the road 🙂 Thanks.
adorable!
They are funny and sweet, TRS. Thanks.
how harmonious they look in the brown leaves, such artistic and noisy birds!
The way they are camouflaged in the autumn-coloured leaves is quite amazing, Christine. They are so noisy – love the sound of their chatter. 🙂
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Gorgeous bird! Is it a pet? You have a name for it I noticed. 😉
No, it’s not a pet, Elizabeth – it’s a type of wild cockatoo commonly known as a galah 🙂
What a riot! I thought you named it Galah! 😆
haha 😀
How beautiful!
They are such characters, Gilly 🙂
Strawberries and cream, is what he eats. heehee! that is what he reminds of. nice pictures. 😉
Yes, their colours are like strawberries and cream, Gerry 🙂 Thanks.
Death and life springs to mind – lovely shots.
Yes, the tree will be bare soon. Thanks, GFB.
Everything about these pics is gorgeous.
Thanks, Tilly 🙂
I found myself birdwatching today too, but your bird is so beautiful and unique. Took a second to find it amongst the leaves, it found a good hiding spot!
Yes, I wouldn’t have noticed them but for their chomping and chatter 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, and for commenting, Shannon 🙂
Beautiful pictures. I love the colours.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Colline 🙂
Those are amazing birds! I can’t imagine being able to see them in the wild…great pics!
Thanks, Sued51. They are a very common sight 🙂
This could well work for a Camouflage theme as well….very nice!!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, A.M.
Wonderful! and how beautifully matched to its environment, BB!
Isn’t the way camouflage works amazing, Kate? Thanks. Looking forward to your Jubilee updates later today 🙂
Oh, the birds, the leaves, this is so gorgeously unreal, Bluebee. And they’re common around you. So great to be blogging!
Hello, Monica 😀 Welcome back. Yes, galahs, lorikeets, sulphur-crested cockatoos, kookaburras are all regular visitors to our neighbourhood 🙂
oh wow…I am feeling so homesick right now. I love galahs
It’s not far away, Jo – come on over for Pirate tea 🙂
Oh I want to…especially as I recently heard a bunch of friends from my teenage years are getting together for a barbeque soon.
We are so lucky in Australia to have such beautiful bird species. Galahs are one of my favourites but I’ve got a soft spot for the kookaburra too
We are, indeed, lucky. They are beautiful and many have such character.
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Beauty shots ! Blue Bee
peace, x
Laz
Thanks, Laz 🙂
How awesome is it that you have these lovely creatures so close. Amazing! Please do visit me at Please do visit my site at http://reneejustturtleflight.com/2012/06/04/appreciation-for-award/ A small way to thank you.
Thank you, Renee 🙂
they blend nicely with the colours of the leaves. You say they are common and to me they look so exotic and rare! Like the squirrels, here, all the tourists are taking tons of picture of them and they are so common , but I still enjoy looking at them.
Thanks, Benedicte – squirrels are so busy and they are very sweet 🙂
Stunning pics of stunning birds, BB
Thank you
John
Thank you, John. Hope June is doing well 🙂
What a gorgeous bird, bluebee, I’ve never seen a galah before. How come Aussies have the best names ever for their animals? Koalas, kangaroos…
Many of the animal and bird names are from Aboriginal languages – thanks for stopping by and commenting 🙂
Beautiful birds and such striking colours against the leaves
They are lovely birds, Nicola, and yet their name is also the slang word for ‘stupid’ – I’ve never understood why because they’re smart birds 🙂
I believe the expression galah (ie., ‘you great galah’) means being a clown or playing up and being a larrikin rather than being stupid – and that is what galah’s do (especially when consuming too much fermented nectar 😉 ) – sorry to interrupt 🙂
Aha! That makes a whole lot more sense now. I could never understand the ‘stupid’ tag. Thanks for clearing that up, Gabe. Hope you and family are feeling better today 🙂
Oh, wow! To see one in their natural habitat is truly a magical experience. I wish I could see something like that one day. My dream is to see parrots and macaws in their natural home. Free, beautiful and majestic. Thanks.
http://thismansjourney.net/2012/06/13/weekly-image-of-life-happiness/
It is truly magical, IT 🙂 Never in cages – I hate to see a bird in a cage. I think it is shockingly cruel. Thanks for the comment. I won’t be able to take part in your weekly challenge but will enjoy looking at the entries 😀
Absolutely stunning.
I saw a rainbow lorikeet in the same tree yesterday but there’s wasn’t much foliage left for it to chomp on 🙂
Awwww…. such a lovely Parrot…:-)
They’re cheeky ones 🙂
My favorite bird – parrot! 🙂