I was out with the family last weekend at a local park here in the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne, Australia. Many of these birds came up very close. I think they are quite used to human contact and were after food.
Anyway this one in particular was prepared to stay quite close as I filmed him. I felt like he was actually trying to work out what I was doing - as he peered down the camera lens.
You can hear my grandchildren in the background talking to / about him.
He will certainly remain in their memories as a particularly friendly chap! I hope you enjoy him as much as we did
I joined a bird club in Michigan and I became a birdwatcher when I was in high school. I lived on a lake and I love nature. Now I sail in San Francisco. I paint, draw, film, feed, all birds.
I volunteer at YSI, the Youth Science Institute. The Youth Science Institute is located in Vasona Park at 333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, California.
We have classes for Science and Nature Explorers from pre-school to 8th grade YSI’s hands-on programs. Supporting science and nature education that inspires children to learn more and be excited about science and nature.
I make videos for non-profits and local artists. You can view my many videos on You Tube. Search: PamPrentice2020
