Hobo returns?
Those of you who follow our backyard bird adventures may remember the image and story of a Little Corella (we think) who arrived at our place a few weeks ago. We were worried he was sick and eventually called the RSPCA who we knew we could trust to don't he right thing. We deliberately didn't ask them the outcome but knew if he (probably he!), was ok they would return him to where he was caught.
About a week later, we got a pleasant surprise when he returned but in the afternoon he flew off again and we hoped he might find his flock. Well, this afternoon he was back and joined the Galahs for some seeds. As it gets dark as I write this, he has been sitting on the rail or eating all afternoon. When it came time for us to clean up, he flew into one of our trees but then returned. We have since relented and given him some fresh seeds.
Where this ends we don't know! Stay tuned! Note, I have been studying my books to determine for sure what variety of Corella (Little or Long Beak) he really is but he exhibits a couple of visuals that beg the question of whether he is a cross breed. I would appreciate any thoughts or advice from my flickr friends who are bird experts.
The last we saw him was 27 April and he wasn't looking too well. I think it was good-bye dear little friend.
Hobo returns?
Those of you who follow our backyard bird adventures may remember the image and story of a Little Corella (we think) who arrived at our place a few weeks ago. We were worried he was sick and eventually called the RSPCA who we knew we could trust to don't he right thing. We deliberately didn't ask them the outcome but knew if he (probably he!), was ok they would return him to where he was caught.
About a week later, we got a pleasant surprise when he returned but in the afternoon he flew off again and we hoped he might find his flock. Well, this afternoon he was back and joined the Galahs for some seeds. As it gets dark as I write this, he has been sitting on the rail or eating all afternoon. When it came time for us to clean up, he flew into one of our trees but then returned. We have since relented and given him some fresh seeds.
Where this ends we don't know! Stay tuned! Note, I have been studying my books to determine for sure what variety of Corella (Little or Long Beak) he really is but he exhibits a couple of visuals that beg the question of whether he is a cross breed. I would appreciate any thoughts or advice from my flickr friends who are bird experts.
The last we saw him was 27 April and he wasn't looking too well. I think it was good-bye dear little friend.