I haven’t always been the most trusting of birds. My (ex) in-laws once owned Lovebirds that would fly directly at my head and poke at my eyes if allowed to perch, and once in Seattle a Cockatoo tangled itself in my hair (don’t ask). However, Robert the Parrot has restored my confidence in winged creatures.
I met Robert at the Anacortes Art Festival on Saturday, and his owners Jim and Lisbeth were gracious enough to let Andy and I take a few photos. He even hopped onto my arm for a few minutes! One person commented that it looked like his feet may have hurt my arm, but Robert was quite gentle and didn’t leave so much as a scratch.
Robert is 4 years old and hatched on the island of Hawaii. He’s been in the Pacific Northwest about 6 weeks and seems to be adapting quite well! In addition to enjoying art festivals, he likes to go hiking and sailing and can be found riding on the bow of a kayak every now and then.
If you think it looks like he is posing, you are probably correct. Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrots love to be the center of attention and are highly intelligent. He stole the show at the art festival!
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Beautiful parrot. At least he looks friendly. Years ago, I bought a conure parrot from a pet shop and that thing was meaner than mean! Unfortunately, it wasn’t tamed. Finally after a few bloody bites on my fingers, I gave him to a friend. A few weeks later, my friend called me and told me the parrot accidentally flew out of the window… and got away. 😉
“Accidently flew out the window”….Likely story! Love it! 🙂
what a handsome fellow – well captured Jolene.
Thank you, Sheila. I agree – he is a handsome fellow!
What a pretty bird! I lived with a parrot for a while…They are so smart and a lot of fun to have around. You captured this one beautifully. 🙂
Thank you, Caryn. I wish I’d have known he talked at the time – I’d have liked to have heard that!
Beautiful plumage…
He does have some lovely feathers, doesn’t he? Perfect subject.
What a cute fella!
Aww. I thought of you when I was photographing him, David. 🙂
Excellent shots, Jolene. 🙂
Thank you, Ted!
Beautiful bird, great captures Jolene!
Thank you, Martina!