Not only is this habitat destruction a sad sight for us ... the human population ... but it's a huge loss for the local wildlife. Around my city there are lots and lots of birds looking for food right now. It's hard work for these poor creatures and just last week I spotted a group of Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos looking a little lost.
Well, unfortunately most of our neighbour's trees are now lying in massive piles all over their yard and our Cadaghis are almost completely bare. The group of Red-Tailed Blacks turned up just a few days after Yasi had hit and were all in a flap as they searched for their favourite haunts. The branches of their beloved trees were nowhere to be found.
Maybe the conversation went something like this:
I haven't seen any of the Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos since that day, so they've probably moved in now in their search for food. I'm left wondering just how many of the birds that usually live around here might be missing for a while. I've certainly noticed the usual daily bird song din has quietened down considerably.
Bernie, amidst all of this you still have a sense of humor! The birds are beautiful and I hope they come back to you.
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Sometimes it's easy to forget that the wildlife too are affected by these catastrophes. They must find it difficult to understand.
ReplyDeleteThey do sound like they're talking to each other don't they. I'm glad you could understand them.
Eileen and Missy ... thanks for taking the time to comment. It has been hard on the birdlife around here and despite the light-hearted look at their plight, I do worry about just how they're coping.
ReplyDeleteLovely blog, lovely pictures. It will all grow back you know that. Funny how the birds don't travel elsewhere to try for food, they really are territorial and if their territory is not providing enough food, they migh not survive. Do you think there is enough left for them?
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. I enjoyed reading their conversation too. It is tragic that their habitat has been destroyed.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to think of all the displacement and loss going on among the animal populations. Great photos of that bird drama :)
ReplyDeleteVery funny post! and great looking birds. They are really amazing
ReplyDeleteAlthough a sad post, I'm loving the photos of these beautiful birds in their natural habitat. The red stands out so nicely against the black. I certainly hope they find enough food for all. Hope you fared well during the storm and all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteLOL! What beautiful birds. I have never saw the black ones before and such colorful under-tail feathers.
ReplyDeleteWhen tragedy happens you always think about the people involved first but it is a disaster for the wildlife too. Hopefully they will adapt and find food.
Take the rainbow in your last post as a sign of better days ahead. Love your humour here. I hope those birds get their daily food. Bernie, perhaps it's time to get exicited about what tree or shrubs to have in your new garden. Take care ;-)
ReplyDeleteOur aussie wildlife is the best isn't it. And we fight back. Always. As does our wonderful environment. There are a few back cockatoos around here in Canberra but I have only been lucky enough to see them a couple of times. I think ours are the yellow tailed variety. I sometimes hear their calls but seeing them is another matter.
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