A group of Little Corellas has lately taken a shine to the Forty Baskets Beach area in Balgowlah, NSW. They spend their time in the nearby trees and on the rocks.

The corellas seem to enjoy the sea water trapped in crevices on the rocks. Or perhaps it’s rain water.

The corellas are beautiful, and fun to watch, but I’m rather glad that I don’t have a yacht moored there.

The birds really get into the ropes, watched by their friends:

It’s a good time for all.

When fun at the beach palls, it’s time to find a nook for a bit of canoodling:

This grooming session ended in a squabble:

Common name: Little Corella
Scientific name: Cacatua sanguinea
Approximate length: 36-39 cm
Date spotted: 28 July 2024 (winter)
Location: Forty Baskets Beach, Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia: 33°48’15.8″S 151°16’13.9″E