tweet tweet (rough translation- "when WILL someone invent an umbrella for us birds?!"

Billy B@rk, on November 5, 2007, said:

Great shot Palmina. These birds look so funny when they're wet. :)

Palmina Moore, on November 5, 2007, said:

It was funny to watch! But I did feel a bit sorry for them.

Palmina

alfredo alanis, on November 5, 2007, said:

bellos colores , Palmina es una foto muy buena

Palmina Moore, on November 5, 2007, said:

Thank you Alfredo for your visit and your comments,

Greetings, Palmina

vlad bannikov, on November 6, 2007, said:

what a nice flying rainbow, really.

Palmina Moore, on November 6, 2007, said:

He usually is a flying rainbow, but a bit water logged this day.

Thnaks for the visit.

Palmina

Craig Ward, on November 7, 2007, said:

Nice shot Palmina,the flash filled in the light nicely , well done :) Cheers Craig.

Palmina Moore, on November 7, 2007, said:

Thanks Craig. Poor thing was sodding wet with that wonderful downpour we had over the weekend.

Palmina

jorge gn, on November 7, 2007, said:

thanks to you although non share your liking for the snakes

Palmina Moore, on November 8, 2007, said:

Hi Jorge, the snakes aren't toobad, but not many peole like them.

Palmina

Yank in Dixie, on November 8, 2007, said:

Another great shot Palmina! I have heard that you had some amazing birds downunder...this one is incredible. I actually like the 'wet' effect of the rain. Maybe he was enjoying the water since you had gone without for a while! Bruce

Palmina Moore, on November 9, 2007, said:

Hi Bruce Thanks for the visit and the comment. We do have some lovely birds down here. I'm hoping to get a shot or two of the Lyrebird in the next few weeks when we are showing visitors around the hills. The Lyrebird is a nice looking bird with a spectacular tail, but his real claim to fame is his mimicking ability. If you get a chance to watch David Attenborough's Life of Birds, watch out for the Lyrebird, he imitates everything from chain saws to a camera motor. It really is quite incredible to see. I saw I hoping to get a shot but he is notoriously shy and as the visit will be whirlwind I might not have to time to sit and sit and sit!

Palmina

Yank in Dixie, on November 9, 2007, said:

I have heard of the Lyrebird and seen a program about them. Their mimicking ability certainly is amazing. Hope you get to see one with your visitors! Enjoy the spring! It is starting to get cold here. the higher eleveations may get some wet snow today! Bruce

Palmina Moore, on November 9, 2007, said:

Thanks Bruce. You are very lucky to have the posibility of snow today! It has been very hot here - already had days of 28oC. I tink Summer will be a scotcher! I am looking forward to the trips into the hills as it's cooler, as we reach the edge of the Dandenongs, we roll down the windows in the car to take full advantage of the amazing smells that comes with the leaf litter and tree ferns and the sounds of the Crimson Rosella's, Bell birds and the Cockatoo's. I am sadly going to miss feeding the Rosella's ( I think I told you once before, we aren't allowed to anymore). I wont miss their smell however. With my Italian "nose" I smell the chemicals they give off and it can sometimes be stiffling. I can also smell the trails that Ant's leave too. (now there's some info that can go into the ?????? file) :):):)

Regards, Palmina

© Kojak, on November 22, 2007, said:

Great. The look is fantastic ... ;-)

Palmina Moore, on November 22, 2007, said:

Thank you Kojak your visit and comment is most welcome,

Gretings Palmina

Juraj Misina, on December 5, 2007, said:

Very funny yet most beautiful. Congratulations to perfect shot!

Palmina Moore, on December 5, 2007, said:

Thank you Juraj for the visit and the kind comment,

Greetings, Palmina

MaryAlice, on January 8, 2008, said:

Good Gracious! How brilliant! I've never seen a bird as beautiful as this! The colors are amazing! It's a wonderful shot!

Palmina Moore, on January 10, 2008, said:

Poor little mite! This was the same day as the Oliver photo with him in the flooded paddock. The birds still had to come down for their feed though. The stomach doesn't care if they are soaking wet. We do feel blessed to have them come to feed everyday.

Palmina

GBTA, on June 12, said:

Rainbow-coloured parrot!

hamzars, on June 13, said:

Lovely photo Palmina!!

Cheers

Palmina Moore, on June 15, said:

Thank you again for the visit GBTA. They are a lovely looking Parrot aren't they?

Hamzars - Thank you very mcuh for the lovely comment,

Cheers, Palmina

GBTA, on June 16, said:

Of course, parrots very nice birds.

wildhorseshadwell, on June 17, said:

strewth looks like the little fella had a collision with a paint truck. gorgeous bird..what is it??

Palmina Moore, on June 18, said:

These are Rainbow Lorikeets. We have them come down for food each day. This fella still came down when it was pouring with rain. I guess his belly was more important than his feathers that day.

Palmina

wildhorseshadwell, on June 18, said:

yeah my horse hated going through water untill there was a food bucket on the other side of it then it was like someone dropping a 100 gallon water bomb..

Palmina Moore, on June 21, said:

It's amazing what the power of hunger will do!

wildhorseshadwell, on June 21, said:

yeah sometimes iv,e been known to leave my beer and the footy to go to the fridge < but not if it,s a scotland game >..

Palmina Moore, on June 21, said:

LOL..... I usually make sure that the Nachos, pop and rotten tomatoes (for throwing at the T.V. if my side is losing) are all onthe table before the game starts!

Palmina

wildhorseshadwell, on June 22, said:

lol i,ll remember that tip.