We don’t always get the budgies’ photos right on the first shot*. Here are some pics that didn’t make the cut.
A carrot beak makes a yummy snack.
Cooper wouldn’t face forward. She really wanted that millet!
I have LOTS of photos of Cooper “undecorating” the tree.
Which one is salt and which one is pepper? Ask Cooper.
* Due to the photographer and through no fault of the models, of course.
The budgies got some fun toys for Christmas. Sorry about the poor quality of the photos. The budgies were in constant action and I took them in the evening (I don’t like to use the flash).
Here is Ozzie (who is moulting – again) next to the “starburst”. This toy was a definite hit.
Dewey seeing what all the fuss is about.
Cooper hard at work untying the knots.
No one would go near this toy – but I’m sure once they figure out it won’t eat them, it will provide lots of fun.
Sunny claiming the “marshmallows”. When she’s busy elsewhere, the other budgies sneak in a nibble.
There was feasting on millet and lettuce as well.
I had a gift to open, too! These little budgie salt and pepper shakers were from my friend, Craig. They’re so darn cute (almost as cute as the real thing) – thank you Craig!
“Winter Birds” by Ray LaMontagne.
Happy Hanukkah!
Today is also the second anniversary of Cooper’s Corner – so the budgies had two reasons to celebrate.
Dewey started with an appetizer of oats (his favorite). Yum!
First course was a salad.
The main course was Momma Bird’s Caribbean Loaf Birdie Bread (with a side of grated carrot). Ozzie digs in.
Alfie LOVED the bread.
He went back for a second helping.
And a third helping. He needs to work on his table manners, though. We don’t get in our food to eat it, Alfie.
Please pass the millet!
The budgies had fresh Granny Smith apple slices for dessert.
Happy Thanksgiving!
*Cooper wanted it to be called “Budgie Day” until she found out what happens to the turkeys.
Dirds! Birds with dog heads and dogs with bird heads.
That budgies will decide to moult just when you want to take pics for your holiday cards.
Ozzie says, “Cheese!”
Cooper is not ready for her close up.
If you would like a holiday card from Cooper and the flock, send an email with your address to: cooper@cooperscorner.info
Cooper found the perfect place for a nap.
Lookin’ good, Dewey!
Ozzie making sure every feather is picture perfect.
Sunny is wet. And fierce!
Alfie – my little fluffbutt.
Alfie has been spritzed with the spray bottle, but he took his first official bath the other day.
Not so sure about this…
His buddy Ozzie shows him what to do.
He took to it like a duck to water. Maybe they should change that to a “budgie to water”.
Squeaky clean!
