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Lorikeet story 1
Posted by Helen (Melbourne, Australia) on 14 January 2008 in Animal & Insect.
This story is in memory of a little Rainbow Lorikeet that died in our apple tree. (Stop here if you do not like sad tales).
We have an apple tree in our front garden. As you can see in the above photograph, we have never managed to harvest a crop of apples as we compete with the Eastern Rosellas, Rainbow Lorikeets (pictured above) and Galahs, not to mention the possums who annually manage to raid the whole crop the evening before the apples are ready to pick.
This year my husband bought nets to protect the apples from marauders. After a few days away, we returned home to find a Rainbow Lorikeet dead with his claw tangled in the net. We were both very upset. My husband ripped the net off the tree. Over the next few days I will post some of the chaotic antics that have been occurring in what we now call the "apple core tree" in memory of our little friend that lost his life trying to eat the forbidden fruit.
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Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
A sad story indeed Helen! But, more power to you guys for ripping the net off! Most would not have done that! Great shot above!
14 Jan 2008 12:21pm
Nishana from Calicut, India
awesome colours.. we dont get to see such multi-coloured birds around here..
14 Jan 2008 2:29pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
It is sad. But you tried, it was an accident. I would not be too hard on yourself.
This is a lovely photo.
14 Jan 2008 2:32pm
MSD from Fort Washington, United States
awww, that is sad, but don't beat yourself up. Nevertheless, you produced a very charming photography...i like!
14 Jan 2008 2:36pm
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Sad story. I have a similar one involving a cat. It still haunts me.
14 Jan 2008 10:32pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
It is sad... we've all got some kind of similar story.. sigh.. Love these little creatures! Their colours and antics are just riotus (sp?). Excellent shot, Helen!! Keep 'em coming... you know I'll be here to see them all!
16 Jan 2008 2:19am
Tali from Serendipity, United States
Such a lovely photo!! I loved the beautiful birds there when I visited years back! So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing them! Beautiful photos!
19 Jan 2008 12:59pm
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