Yesterday was the last day before we left Booderee National Park in New South Wales, to follow more of The Yellow Brick Road in Oz.
We have been seeing so many truly beautiful birds, but none of the vulnerable Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo, which is an enormous and very impressive cockatoo.
Yellow Tails are a vulnerable species, facing rapid population decline, due to habitat destruction and human predation, hence they they tend to be shy around people they don’t know
I had seen Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos here eleven years ago, but was packing my suitcase, resigned to not having a repeat experience, when I spied this one out my window.
I found my Wizard of Oz! And now, you have too.
Cheers to you from all The Wizards in magical Oz~
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Reblogged this on dymoonblog and commented:
Bom dia, Hi! I’ve never seen a black cockatoo. Isn’t this bird amazing. Thanks Cindy for posting this.
I am so happy to make the introduction. This is only the second time I have seen them in the wild and it is quite a thrill! (＾◡＾)
That is a very unique bird. So wonderful to see the beauty from your window! Beautifully captured, Cindy!
Thanks much Amy. I actually did go outside, and spent about three hours getting closer and closer to him. This is probably why he is looking at me in such a perplexed manner!
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How fascinating, that the one bird you wanted to see and resigned yourself to not seeing, comes to visit you. Specifically, you. Thanks for letting us see him. He looks wonderful.
The world is a most interesting and often serendipitous place, if you take the time to notice, which I know you do (＾◡＾)
Sure makes it more interesting! 🙂
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Lovely! Your images always make me smile, Cindy!
Your comment just made me smile (＾◡＾)
You are in Oz! How fabulous. And you got to see a black cockatoo. Even more fabulous.
We are in India and got to see (and photograph) a pied hornbill. I do so love these kinds of travel moments. Happy travels
Alison xo
Yep we are in Oz. I think this is where you are from, if I am not mistaken. I was reading about your Indian adventure and lost suitcase. What a total hassle. But, I admire you for not letting it spoil your adventure. No small feat.
Yes it’s my home country. I love Canada and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else and call myself Canadian, having lived here more than 30 years, but I’ll always be an Aussie.
I can see well why.
These certainly are pretty birds. It’s a shame it’ll be extinct if care is not taken to keep these alive. 🙂 Thank you Cindy.
I agree with you. It would be a terrible shame. Hope all is well with you my friend (＾◡＾)
Thank you Cindy. Your passion and joy for birds shine through your words and photos.
Happy Weekend Cheers to you Brad (＾◡＾)
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The black cockatoo was new to me. After seeing these superb photos, I like the color black a whole lot better.
Awwww, what a nice comment. It motivates me to keep on posting (＾◡＾)
Wow! A nice photo end of your visit!
Much appreciated Darnell. Thank you!
You bet!🤗
This guy has something of human, especially on the first picture. 🙂
Agreed. Parrots are super intelligent (＾◡＾)
You can just see their personality Cindy.
Leslie xoxo
Yes! Happy you can. They are most personable, yet shy, birds (＾◡＾)
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wow, thank you for sharing, Cindy, I have never seen one, they are beautiful. xxx
Thank you for appreciating him Adele & cheers!
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What a gorgeous bird! I love his markings, but ooh, I’d beware those talons, ha!
And that beak! He can crack whole pine cones.
That is one handsome bird, Cindy. Nice of him to visit you. And you to share the visit. Thanks. –Curt
Much appreciated Curt & happy weekend my friend (＾◡＾)
Like your unique approach to smiley, Cindy. 🙂 You have a good weekend as well. –Curt
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Gorgeous pics!
Most appreciated. Thank you Sandhya (＾◡＾)
What a beauty!!
Oh my goodness, it really is Oz to find this very large and colorful bird right outside your window. What a perfectly delightful send-off! Great photos of this cockatoo, Cindy.
Such a beautiful bird! Thanks for sharing them!
Thank you more for appreciating them ♡´･ᴗ･`♡
It makes perfectly good sense to me Cindy that you title him the Wizard of Oz. Not only does he look the part – wrapped as he is in his coat of dark feathers – but there in full view just for you to make your wish come true, as all worthy wizards do 😀
Wonderful photographs of a wonderful wizard. Take care,
DN
Smiling…. I just love your comments Dewin. They are so well written and expressed.
Thank you 😀 I think your Wizard is a harbinger of joy and happiness. We certainly enjoyed catching a glimpse of him as well. A very striking fellow indeed.
Happy travels!
DN
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I dearly love all the wizards in the Magical Oz. Thank you, Cindy!
Visa versa 2UX2 Jennie ♡´･ᴗ･`♡
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I never thought they call this “black” but it is close. He (she) is handsome and cute.
There are shades in there aren’t there. The camera sees it better than our eyes do. His mate is blurry in the background and looks totally black from a distance.
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Awww, thank you my friend & cheers ♡´･ᴗ･`♡
Amazing shots of a very endearing bird.
Happy you like him & cheers!
Wow, how lucky was that for you, Cindy..What a beautiful bird as always wonderful images 🙂 x
Much appreciated Carol, thank you & cheers!
ruhe dich aus und hab viel Spaß an diesem Sonntag, Klaus
Ich wünsche dir eine wundervolle Woche, mein Freund.
Wunderbare Aufnahmen, meine Freundin, danke
Prost auf dich Ernst & bleib gesund mein Freund!
What a lovely bird. I hope they can save enough habitat for survival. 😀
I share your hopes Jules and thank you!
Beautiful post Cindy!
Cheers & congrats on your new digs Gary!
He looks like he’s got a lot of sass and personality haha! What a cute face!
He definitely decided he would hang around with me……. and EAT!!! 😉
Nice to have you in Oz. I’ve only ever seen the sulphur crested cockatoo down here in VIC. Not my favourite bird. Glad you got to see one of the special ones. 🙂
It is a very special treat and it is lovely to be in wonderful Oz!
I hope you missed all the not-so-wonderful bits!
I came with the rains, so all I saw was green! <3
I’m so glad. This has been one of the worst summers most of us have ever seen. Also the weirdest. We’re still in February, yet it feels as if we’re in the tail end of autumn, getting ready for winter.
Yes. Lots of rain. We just arrived home and it was 86F! The weather is seriously off.
Wow, that is so back to front!
Yes. Not good.
That was a good bit of luck. You were ready to leave when he appeared outside your window. Good shots, too.
Yes. It was quite a wonderful bit of luck, thank you & cheers!
Cindy, thank you for these beautiful photos!
Thank you more for your kindness Charles & cheers to you!
Lucky you 🙂
I have A-list picnics in Oz! 🦘
Thanks for reading my post. What a gorgeous bird, Cindy! Thanks for the fab. photos. Hugs x
You are most welcome, twice! Cheers to you Joy <3
Amazing photos
Grazie mille Lyn <3
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Always amazed by your world travels and stunning photos that you share from your journeys, Cindy. <3 You are a lucky soul. 🙂
What kind and lovely thoughts Olga. Thank you my friend and I very much appreciate you traveling along with me. You make the experience better.
You were certainly lucky to view this magnificent bird Cindy, and beautifully photographed.
Awwww, thanks so much. They are a tad on the shy side but such amazing creatures. 🦜
Love all the parrots, but never seen this beauty before. Wow!
Parrots rock big time, and Oz has the most amazing variety. It is why I went back. If you like wild parrots, I have a lot more of them from Oz to show you <3 🦜
Can’t wait to see them! We loved our two trips to Australia quite awhile back. Would go again but what a loooong flight!
Yes, it is a long flight. We get non-stop red-eyes from LA that make it more tolerable.
I’ve never seen one of these before. Didn’t even know they existed! Thanks for sharing these photos.
Thank you more for appreciating them & cheers!
So glad you found that rare bird. It’s a beauty.
Yes, I was thrilled. It was actually a mated pair ღღ
Fascinating
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Your photos are beautiful, what type of camera is used?
You have been nominated: https://tangietwoods.blog/2020/05/17/sunshine-blogger-award-5/
Thank so much for your thoughtful kindness Tangie. I so appreciate your kindness. These photos were taken with a Sony HX400. Stay safe and well.