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aooratrix

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Tonight, I had 3 macaws out at once (Daff, Annie, & Petey). Annie was perfectly rotten, instigating with the other 2 by getting in their faces, clashing beaks with them. There was not outright aggression, requiring me to intervene, but they do bear watching. She's a pot stirrer. All in all, the birds got more out time and exercise as they had other birds with which to interact. :)

I used flash, which seems to have improved the overall picture quality. Please don't offer camera advice: I'm a camera Luddite, content just to point and shoot.

She looks innocent here but don't be deceived. I like this photo because you can see her green nape feathers. They may disappear with age. I've seen some adult GWs with them, so who knows?
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Innocent and adorable, right? Not so much...
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See what I mean???
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Yes, Auntie Sarah, Petey uses more than just his "spot." Tonight, he used every inch of both java trees.
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The gorgeous and feisty Daffy.
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And Harry is my editor in chief, supervising the uploading of photos in the "play room," the room with the Atom and Flyer. Of course, he's more interested in my leather office chair. Sheesh. He's a busy boy. First, the ring stand.
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Next, the Atom:
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Those whole post is great on so many levels. :joyful:
 

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Beautiful birds and so healthy looking.
 

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Great pix! :)
 

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I used flash, which seems to have improved the overall picture quality. Please don't offer camera advice: I'm a camera Luddite, content just to point and shoot.
I have yet to see a poor quality picture that you have posted.
 

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As others have said, they all look very healthy. :) And I love Annies fiesty nature in your photos and yet she still manages to look quite innocent lol.
 

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Love the pics and the birds are beautiful :)
 

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Beautiful birds.
 

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@aooratrix Have you noticed whether Petey has any influence on the behaviour of the babies? Does he correct them? Ae they calmer when around him?

I'm thinking of the study on young bull elephants who were "gangstas" until a mature bull was put in with them and straightened them out. Not saying your gang are "gangstas", just wondering if a mature macaw has any influence on them.
 

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@aooratrix Have you noticed whether Petey has any influence on the behaviour of the babies? Does he correct them? Ae they calmer when around him?

I'm thinking of the study on young bull elephants who were "gangstas" until a mature bull was put in with them and straightened them out. Not saying your gang are "gangstas", just wondering if a mature macaw has any influence on them.


I will not give my experience. LMAO
 

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@aooratrix Have you noticed whether Petey has any influence on the behaviour of the babies? Does he correct them? Ae they calmer when around him?

I'm thinking of the study on young bull elephants who were "gangstas" until a mature bull was put in with them and straightened them out. Not saying your gang are "gangstas", just wondering if a mature macaw has any influence on them.


I've seen the documentary on this and think his calmness might be settling Annie a bit. Neither he nor Harry were taking her crap last night, so she actually gave up and played on a tree! I will be mindful of this as I watch them interact. Great question!
 
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