A Natural Light Study of Chief (Page 2): Thanks Jay, what was funny was that they all wanted a bath at the same time, because of the rain on the roof I'm thinking. So when I went out...

jwt Loc: Texas Hill Country

Jay Pat wrote:

For me, unusual color!
I never thought about pet birds and baths....
Pat

Thanks Jay, what was funny was that they all wanted a bath at the same time, because of the rain on the roof I'm thinking. So when I went out to take them out of their cages for the day, he was dripping wet and his drinking water dish was empty. Thanks again for stopping by.

jwt Loc: Texas Hill Country

rlaugh wrote:

Nice job...I have an African Grey named Baby....talks up a storm!!

Thanks rlaugh, I would enjoy seeing a post of your Baby. How old and what species Timneh or Congo. Chief is a Congo and also quite a talker. Thanks again.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

jwt wrote:

Thanks rlaugh, I would enjoy seeing a post of your Baby. How old and what species Timneh or Congo. Chief is a Congo and also quite a talker. Thanks again.

Baby is a Congo also,he is 22 years old,and with a lifespan of 60 plus years,my grand kids will be getting him also! Some things he will say in my voice,and some things in my wifes voice..gets confusing!

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

jwt wrote:

Thank you dmeyer, I appreciate the nice comment and yes he is unusually talented & entertaining. He commands about 3000 words and sounds and even sings a little, his favorite being 'Tiny Bubbles'. He's been with us for over 16 years now and with their longevity I will have to leave him in my will to one of my granddaughters. Thanks again.

A dear friend of mine was given a parrot when she was young but had to give it to her nephew when she was in her eighties. When she moved to the home of the nephew when she was in her nineties, the parrot was there to greet her. By then, the parrot was 75.

jwt Loc: Texas Hill Country

rlaugh wrote:

Baby is a Congo also,he is 22 years old,and with a lifespan of 60 plus years,my grand kids will be getting him also! Some things he will say in my voice,and some things in my wifes voice..gets confusing!

Ha Ha, I can relate to that rlaugh, thanks for responding. :)

jwt Loc: Texas Hill Country

dmeyer2m wrote:

A dear friend of mine was given a parrot when she was young but had to give it to her nephew when she was in her eighties. When she moved to the home of the nephew when she was in her nineties, the parrot was there to greet her. By then, the parrot was 75.

I can certainly understand that dmeyer, as you know keeping your pets happy & well cared for almost guarantees longevity. My Chief couldn't get any happier or healthier and he shows it every day. Thanks again.

blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area

Fantastic shots of your African Grey, my daughter has one and sometimes I think he is smarter as me. The detail of your V- Lux 1 shots are amazing, I use a V-Lux2, nothing beats that Leica lens even at max tele.

MBC Loc: North Central Idaho

jwt wrote:

My parrots heard the rain falling on the roof and decided it was a good day for their shower. Here are a couple of shots of my African Grey 'Chief' after he dried off. I used the Leica V-Lux1 at maximum telephoto 420mm equivalent indoors sitting down in my easy chair. The distance to Chief was about 35 feet from the living room to the Florida room where he rules the roost. Please try the downloads.

Looking very handsome today Chief!