Comments on: Parrot Biker spotted on Campbell Avenue

By: museditions

museditions — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:54:21 +0000

Loved your parakeet story—LOL “as long as your shirt color didn’t clash.” I had a friend who had a cockatiel companion who liked to nuzzle my (and I assume other people’s) neck. You make a good point about the clipped wings. It wouldn’t have been a good decision for my new parrot friend to move off his chauffeur.

By: Davidya

Davidya — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:49:15 +0000

A friend of mine has a ring-necked parakeet. She has a French flair in dress, and wanders the city with the parakeet on her shoulder. The bird is very friendly and chatty, surprising many onlookers. If you’re taller, the bird will move to your shoulder for a better view. As long as your shirt colour doesn’t clash. If certain birds, like bald eagles, are around, the bird likes to hide under her jacket. He’s very curious and likes cream cheese, happily raiding your lunch if he gets a chance. Such birds are very long lived. And one reason they don’t fly away is because they can’t. Owners keep their wings clipped.

Good reason from what I’ve seen. Twice in my life I’ve encountered, and once experienced, an escaped bird. They don’t have the skills to protect themselves. That said, my budgie was certainly thrilled with the great wide outdoors at first.

By: museditions

museditions — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:12:09 +0000

Hi Bobby, I agree, I think he is way cool. I wouldn’t like the situation at all if I felt the parrot was being harmed in any way, but the bird seemed content, and at ease. In fact when we were stopped at the light, he took the opportunity to clean his toe!
If you want to look for it, most animals and many plants have symbolic meaning to some people. Ultimately it may matter—or not, but I enjoy probing these things.

By: B0bbyG

B0bbyG — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:47:40 +0000

Bizarre though that is, the guy looks pretty cool, with his parrot buddy on his shoulder!

I never realised parrots had so much symbolism attatched to them.

By: museditions

museditions — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:38:53 +0000

Very round, sulz! My eyes nearly popped out of my head! I’m glad I had my foot firmly on the brake. If I do see the two of them again, I’ll wave…he didn’t really look like he wanted to engage in conversation, though.

By: sulz

sulz — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:10:08 +0000

haha, i wondered how round your eyes got when you saw the parrot moved. next time, say hi to the parrot and the biker! maybe you could get into a conversation with him and find out all about the fascinating parrot.