The Sulphur-crested Cockatoos were out in full force early this morning. I enjoy hearing their conversations, whilethey chatter, scold, and screech at each other. I zoomed in to take this video of one of the birds from close up. It’s interesting to see that the cockatoo has pinkish orange feathers on its chest. I wonder if this is a seasonal variation of the more usual pure white? It’s late spring, and perhaps the colour is an attempt to appear more attractive to the opposite sex.

The next video shows a group of birds wheeling around the trees. You can hear the sounds of other birds when the cockatoos are quiet enough to allow it!

Common name: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Scientific name: Cacatua galerita

Approximate length: 50 cm

Date spotted: 1 December 2019 (summer)

Location: Manly Dam Reserve, New South Wales, Australia: 33°46’49.7″S 151°14’56.0″E