Thandi – Birds of Eden, South Africa
Her name was Thandi and she was a Solomon Eclectus parrot who had been a pet but was now living in the spectacular Birds of Eden, the largest free-flight aviary in the world. She fell in love with my father as soon as she set eyes on him and made it her business to get as close to him as possible for the duration of our visit. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him more enchanted – thank you Thandi.
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That is an enchanting picture Jeanne, both the one I see in front of me and the one you sketched with your story!!
How beautiful – I think I can pick out each detail of each lovely feather 🙂
What a stunnning photie, Thandi is a beautiful lady ;o) xx
Lovely picture of Thandi. It’s a gorgeous place – we went there last year with the kids and had birds sitting on our hats (I can’t remember their names though.)
How beautiful! A lady bird will always choose a man – my son got my wife a cockatiel for her birthday a few years ago and guess what – she likes me way better than her! Keep on posting & cooking! 🙂
Stunning photo Jeanne! xxx
Beautiful parrot and you look like you got VERY close
Superb place, we were there in 2008 and I had a similar experience with a bird called Bobby. He was an Indian Ringneck and he came right up to my face moving his head from side to side. When we started to move on he said as clear as day “what you doin?” He wouldn’t leave me alone and I too was enchanted.I wanted to take him home with us. One of the many hi-lights of our trip to SA
Coolness! I love it when the animals get up close and personal with us humans. There’s only one potential downfall….she didn’t poo on him, did she?