June POTM Contest

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

• May 31, 2017

• #1

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The theme for the month of June is, "Summertime Blues"! Your bird does not need to be blue to enter, we love birds of all colors! Just pick any favorite photo of your bird and post a song dedication from you to your feathered friend. Photos may be photoshopped but it isn't necessary to enter the contest.

The contest will accept entries from June 1st through June 27th, polls will open June 28th and the winner will be announced July 1st.

The winner of the contest will receive a Supporting Membership for one year and the winning photo will be on the homepage for the month of July.

Every bird who enters a favorite photo will also have a special song dedicated by a favorite human as a souvenir from the contest.

"Just For Fun" photos are always welcome but please remember to designate the one photo you wish to enter in the contest. Best of luck!

Here's some examples.

Poppy



Brown Eyed Girl
Song by Van Morrison

Harry



Sweet Pea



Send In The Clowns
Performed by Bernadette Peters

[ame="https://youtu.be/KOZhmsp6iBQ"]Bernadette Peters & Stephen Sondheim - "Send In the Clowns" - YouTube[/ame]​

 

Last edited: Jun 1, 2017

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)

• Jun 1, 2017

• #2

Inspired theme for this month's POTM, Allee! Looking forward to the pics AND music selections!

 

jenphilly

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Oct 15, 2013

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BE2 (Ivory), B&G Macaw (Max), Budgie Group,
Granbirds- tiels; GCC (Monkey & Monster); Sun Conure (Loki); Bare Eyed Too (Folger); Evil Green Monster YNA (Kelly); B&G (Titan)

• Jun 1, 2017

• #3

My entry for POTM...

Max (my bad blue bird) seeing how many pistachios the brat can steal...

And tho not a blues song, a song that describes him (my bad boy) and he actually loves is....

Bad Boys by Inner Circle

[ame="https://youtu.be/Ca_sxbu6FoA"]Inner circle - bad boys with lyrics(cops theme song) - YouTube[/ame]

 

Laylatoo

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Feb 27, 2017

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Northern California

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Layla- F Galah 02/14
Jazzi- F Galah 3/24/17
Mali-F Meyers/Senegal 5/5/17
Pyper- F CAG 11-1-2017

• Jun 1, 2017

• #4

After a long and very wet California winter Laylas song is.....

I Can See Clearly Now The Rain Is Gone
By: Johnny Nash

 

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Kiwibird

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Jul 12, 2012

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1 BFA- Kiwi. Hatch circa 98', forever home with us Dec. 08'

• Jun 1, 2017

• #5

Sooooooo many songs to describe Kiwi's antics yet none I can yet think of that would be forum friendly

 

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BirdSquawk

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Aug 21, 2012

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Jack- 5 year old pacific parrotlet

• Jun 1, 2017

• #6

Jack looking melancholy
Song is Northern Downpour by Panic! at the Disco, I love sitting with him in the afternoon and listening to slow music like this (he ignores me and my love ballads and naps instead.)
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zouSojyIi94"]Panic! At The Disco: Northern Downpour [OFFICIAL VIDEO] - YouTube[/ame]

 

Anansi

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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)

• Jun 6, 2017

• #7

Great entries so far! Keep them coming, y'all!

 

ParrotLover2001

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Dec 20, 2016

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A cockatiel, a bourke, and three budgies

• Jun 6, 2017

• #8

Only one song comes to mind with Elvis

This is Gospel by Panic! At the disco.
[ame="https://youtu.be/cKtGVKeCixc"]This Is Gospel - Panic! At The Disco (Lyrics) - YouTube[/ame]

Sent from my Galaxy s8

 

Scoza

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GCC

• Jun 6, 2017

• #9

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Scoza

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GCC

• Jun 6, 2017

• #10

Jet trys to get involved in anything he is not allowed to.

Song George Thorogood
Bad to the Bone


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OwnedByGeorge

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Jun 7, 2017

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• Jun 9, 2017

• #11

This is my POTM entry.

George's song would be Delirious by prince

 

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Sandy19

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• Jun 9, 2017

• #12

[ame="https://youtu.be/yRYFKcMa_Ek"]Daryl Hall & John Oates - Maneater - YouTube[/ame]

 

Scott

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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.

• Jun 10, 2017

• #13

Very impressive photo and song combinations. What a great idea for the contest!!

 

Anansi

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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)

• Jun 10, 2017

• #14

***Just for fun***



I'm torn on the song. On one hand, what song better for one who feels she rules the world than...
[ame="https://youtu.be/VBmMU_iwe6U"]Beyoncé - Run the World (Girls) - YouTube[/ame]

But then, for one so confident in the beauty of her plumage, red, blue and... PURPLE, perhaps a little Prince would be more fitting.
[ame="https://youtu.be/SOWVVhMiDKA"]Prince The Beautiful Ones - YouTube[/ame]

Either is appropriate for such a DIVA, I'd say. Lol!

 

ParrotLover2001

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A cockatiel, a bourke, and three budgies

• Jun 10, 2017

• #15

Actually, this one will be my official entry, something that isn't my cockatiel for once.

This is focused on Chrissy, song to go with it is one of my favorites (and a favorite among my flock) Can't help falling in love by Elvis Presley.
[ame="https://youtu.be/vGJTaP6anOU"]Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love (Audio) - YouTube[/ame]

Sent from my Galaxy s8

 

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Allee

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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

• Jun 10, 2017

• Thread Starter
• Thread starter
• #16

Fantastic photos and song dedications so far and still lots of time for more entries!

Stephen, thank you for the oh so appropriate dedications to the loveiy diva, Maya.

 

texsize

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Oct 23, 2015

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1 YNA (Bingo)
1 OWA (Plumas R.I.P.)
1 RLA (Pacho R.I.P.)
2 GCA(Luna,Merlin) The Twins
1 Congo AG (Bella)
5 Cockatiels

• Jun 10, 2017

• #17

Eve of Destruction

NOT a Political statement.
This is a statement on the destructiveness of parrots.



[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPIcwjFB1PY"]Eve of Destruction * Barry McGuire 1965 HQ - YouTube[/ame]

texsize

 

GaleriaGila

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Parrot of the Month 🏆

May 14, 2016

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Cleveland area

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The Rickeybird, 38-year-old Patagonian Conure

• Jun 11, 2017

• #18

Here's my hopelessly cheesey (BLUE CHEESE!!!) tribute to the Rickeybird.

When I got him in 1984 (Rb's hatch-year), Elton John released "I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues".
My favorite lyrics...
"And while I'm away
Dust out the demons inside
And it won't be long before you and me run
To the place in our hearts where we hide."

My demonic little soul-mate...

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c7xn3zG0iA"]Elton John & Mary J. Blige - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues (Live-HQ) - YouTube[/ame]

So say we both. See?


GREAT THREAD! LOOK HOW WE'RE ALL GUSHING! I LOVE IT!

xoG

 

BoomBoom

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May 2, 2012

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Boomer (Sun Conure 9 yrs), Pewpew (Budgie 5 yrs), Ulap (Budgie 2 yrs), Eight & Kiki (Beloved Budgies, RIP)

• Jun 14, 2017

• #19

Here's the saddest looking photo I have of Boomer. I'll go with the song I used in a video I dedicated to him a few years ago. I think it's melancholy enough to fit this month's theme and sums up how I feel about the little guy.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urHs66qBTDw"]Crazy Bird Person's Tribute to a Sun Conure - YouTube[/ame]

God Only Knows

I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it
God only knows what I'd be without you

If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would livin' do me
God only knows what I'd be without you

(song by The Beach Boys, covered by MonaLisaTwins)

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Andrew_

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GCC

• Jun 14, 2017

• #20

Iko, a cockatiel I'm parrot sitting.
Recently survived a cat attack with minor injuries!