August POTM Contest

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JerseyWendy

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Our members have spoken AND voted as to what they'd like to see next.
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The Theme for August is.......
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:smile039: GRUMPIEST BIRD :smile039:
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I'm using a very old picture of my Sam as an example. I promise, he's NOT a happy camper right there. :D
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Entries will be accepted from August 1st through Thursday, August 27th.
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A Public Poll will determine the winner.
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The winner of the contest will receive a one (1) year FREE Premium Membership, and the photo will be displayed on the Forum's Homepage.
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No photoshopping allowed, and photos submitted must be taken by the member who is submitting it.
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No more than one (1) photo per member, please.
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Have fun...and let's see those GRUMPY BIRDS of yours (but stay safe taking them). :D
 

Bandespresso

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Dec 22, 2014
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Tucson, AZ
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Congo African Grey+
Worked closely with many species, birds with behavioral problems, and now birds of prey and other wildlife
My idea! :cool:

I'm sure I'll get a very good grumpy bird since I am leaving her for 2 weeks in August :54: Looking forward to all the entries!!

Just for fun:
http://imgur.com/gallery/dN62UJd
 

SoCalWendy

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Jun 29, 2013
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Kihei, Hawaii
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None at the moment
Too bad we can't do this as a video. I guarantee Kiwi would win hands down.... Ever see a mad Parrotlet, it's not a pretty sight. :30:
 

Amanda_Bennett

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Sep 27, 2014
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Gresham, OR
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Zilla 29 Y.O. Orange Wing Amazon
Maybe I should enter Kick in this one, all I have to do is go anywhere near his cage (or even in that general direction) and he turns in to a little Rottweiler! Too bad you all can't hear a picture, he makes some interesting very angry sounds!

Oh, yeah, he got his name "Kick" short for "kicked out" since he was already kicked out of his previous owners home and it was way better than the other things I have been calling him! :eek:
 

654timtams

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Jul 29, 2015
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Malta
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Blue lovebird: Turquà
I just have to wipe his droppings near him and *bam* he is outraged and attacks the tissue/wipe. which is weird because he is such a sweet bird and doesnt get angry easily. but tissues and wipes, nope that just crosses the line XD

I do NOT want my poop wiped!!


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Allee

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Oct 27, 2013
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U2-Poppy(Poppy lives with her new mommy, Misty now) CAG-Jack, YNA, Bingo, Budgie-Piper, Cockatiel-Sweet Pea Quakers-Harry, Sammy, Wilson ***Zeke (quaker) Twinkle (budgie) forever in our hearts
Awesome photo and that is a super cute lovebird!
 

Ximichi

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Jul 31, 2015
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New York
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Parakeet: Pineapple
Cockatiels: Smokey, Cinder
My cockatiel couldn't be grumpy even if he tried! i wish i took some pictures when i first got him--he was constantly biting and screeching. He's calmed down quite a lot now :)
 

SilverSage

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Sep 14, 2013
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Columbus, GA
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Eclectus, CAG, BH Pionus, Maximilian’s Pionus, Quakers, Indian Ringnecks, Green Cheeked Conures, Black Capped Conures, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Budgies, Canaries, Diamond Doves, Zebra Finches, Society F

654timtams

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Jul 29, 2015
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Blue lovebird: Turquà
Oh my gosh!!!:eek::eek: silversage that bird could kill us with his eyes!!!
those eyes look like they are ready to shoot laser beams. o.0

but besides that , he is sooo cute. :3
 

Mimsy01

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Jul 7, 2014
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GCC-Foofany
European Starling-Zeki
BCC-Ellie House Sparrow-Napolean Parakeet-Bean
Get out of my box!

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Birdman666

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Sep 18, 2013
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San Antonio, TX
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Presently have six Greenwing Macaw (17 yo), Red Fronted Macaw (12 yo), Red Lored Amazon (17 y.o.), Lilac Crowned Amazon (about 43 y.o.) and a Congo African Grey (11 y.o.)
Panama Amazon (1 Y.O.)
Why, Wendy - You mean that isn't amazon for pick me up?!

I thought when they flip flap their wings like that they wanted... OOWWW! GOD! THAT SUCKER JUST BIT ME...

Not sure I have any grumpy pics...
 

Ann333

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Jan 8, 2015
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New Mexico
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--PUMPKIN - male YS GCC. Hatched Halloween Day 2014. Came home Jan. 4, 2015. Started talking in July '15!

-BUTTERNUT- female TYS GCC Hatched in late Jan. 2016 and came home March 14, 2016
Hahahaha! Foofany is ADORABLE!
 

Kiwibird

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Jul 12, 2012
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1 BFA- Kiwi. Hatch circa 98', forever home with us Dec. 08'
Silversage- she looks like she's using some pretty bad birdie language too! And I thought zons were the ones with the most visibly angry pupils.
 

SilverSage

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Eclectus, CAG, BH Pionus, Maximilian’s Pionus, Quakers, Indian Ringnecks, Green Cheeked Conures, Black Capped Conures, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Budgies, Canaries, Diamond Doves, Zebra Finches, Society F
Oh my gosh you have no idea. I KNOW when the scream is coming. This isn't even a good one, because she isn't flexing her "mane"! Lol! Yeah she was pretty upset! Phoenix had somehow managed to get up on that baby gate in the first few days she was home, and was very displeased. I went to take a picture of her and she screamed. Come to find out, she HATES the camera! And me...
 

SilverSage

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Eclectus, CAG, BH Pionus, Maximilian’s Pionus, Quakers, Indian Ringnecks, Green Cheeked Conures, Black Capped Conures, Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Budgies, Canaries, Diamond Doves, Zebra Finches, Society F
Oh, and those eyes aren't as bad as they were the moment before! Her pupils go down to a pin prick!
 

dskidd

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Dec 6, 2012
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Eliza -- Black Headed Caique
Henry -- White-Bellied Caique
"Hey...we've just had our baths and now you want us to get up on your grubby, filthy finger?! Fat chance! Go away and leave us alone!!!"

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Anansi

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Dec 18, 2013
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Maya (Female Solomon Island eclectus parrot), Jolly (Male Solomon Island eclectus parrot), Bixby (Male, red-sided eclectus. RIP), Suzie (Male cockatiel. RIP)

Ah, Dani! Don't I know that look well! It's the same one Maya gets anytime Jolly flies too close by her head! Usually accompanied by gale force wing flapping! Hahaha!

Oh my gosh!!!:eek::eek: silversage that bird could kill us with his eyes!!!
those eyes look like they are ready to shoot laser beams. o.0

but besides that , he is sooo cute. :3

Just FYI, with eclectus parrots, the males are green with candy corn colored beaks and the females are red and blue/purplish with black beaks.

But I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiment. If looks could kill...
 

Birdman666

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Sep 18, 2013
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San Antonio, TX
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Presently have six Greenwing Macaw (17 yo), Red Fronted Macaw (12 yo), Red Lored Amazon (17 y.o.), Lilac Crowned Amazon (about 43 y.o.) and a Congo African Grey (11 y.o.)
Panama Amazon (1 Y.O.)
Okay this is an "unofficial entry." I used to use this photo when I was teaching bird handling classes because - Well - it perfectly illustrated my point in a way that leaves a lasting impression...

This probably won't do big-beak-o-phobes any favors:

PARROT BITES NOSE

(The topic by the way, was on why we don't allow young, untrained macaws [who are excitable and displacement bite] on shoulders.)

"MOM, I DON'T LIKE THAT!!!"
 
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