February 2021 POTM Contest

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Scott

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:11poke: Reach out and touch!! :11poke:

:25_coolgu February POTM explores the physicality of reaching out between human and bird, bird and human, bird to bird. Original, manipulated images, or videos 90 seconds/less of touching or related contact are welcome. Inspiration for theme by telecommunications giant AT&T marketing campaign "Reach Out and Touch Someone." (some of you may vaguely recall the jingle from last century) :25_coolgu

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Contest opens February 1, closes 25th. Polling runs February 26 through 28, winner announced March 1. Guidelines and pointers:
-The winner will receive premium membership for one year, image adorns the forum welcome page during March and April.
-You may post multiple photos or videos, but please designate the official entry or "just for fun" submission.
-Safety is paramount, always consider the welfare of your fids.
-Any questions, send me a PM for clarification!


Squeaky responding to step-up command.
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Of course the other Goffins in the room wanted some love! Left to right: Peanut, Squeaky, Abby
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Awesome theme Scott, entries will be guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings this Valentine's month! And your flock look oh so sweet :) :smile015:
 
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Nice one, Scott! Perfectly ties together the connections of the Valentine's month and maybe doing so from a distance, thanks to covid, without specifically saying Valentine's day. Beautiful! And yup, guess I'm old. I absolutely remember the at&t jingle from last century, but being the auditory type, I suppose I should...
 

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Loving the theme, Scott! Sure to inspire some incredible entries! And Squeaky, Abby and Peanut all look so happy to be hanging out with their dad!!
 

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This contest offers tons of opportunities!

Hey that jingle is over 21 years old. We have members that would have never hear it... That would include mobile phones with battery carrying cases and shoulder straps and a phone connection base hardwired and physically mounted with screws in the car.
 

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I'm happy to see those oh too cute Goffins they are adorable!

Because it took so long to have Orbit trust hands, this will probably be my official entry.
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Scott, what a perfect theme for this month! I'm really looking forward to seeing all the love being shared.
 

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Official entry

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Nice one, Scott! Perfectly ties together the connections of the Valentine's month and maybe doing so from a distance, thanks to covid, without specifically saying Valentine's day. Beautiful! And yup, guess I'm old. I absolutely remember the at&t jingle from last century, but being the auditory type, I suppose I should...

Not to get off topic here...buttttt..anyone remember Mickey Dee's "change back from your dollar"? a hamburgaler,small fry and small drink for 99 cents? Years ago when I used to eat that junk I said that to the young girl serving me and she looked at me as if I was from outer space.

Nice theme Scott! Love your beady-eye'd..err I mean Goffin family :p


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What a poignant theme. For months we haven't been able to reach out and touch loved ones with the pandemic. With the gradual introduction of viable vaccines we can see at last a time when life will give us some normality again. I would normally reach out and touch Syd. Many days he is my only conversation, but this last week he nips more than touches. Hopefully by Valentines Day he will be back in loving mode again. I can only hope. :)
 

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Cloudy and I have developed a game, I wiggle my fingers and he trys to catch them. Not bites, he just flicks his beak at fingers. Loves to play this way. So glad treatment didn't break our new trust!!

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I'm happy to see those oh too cute Goffins they are adorable!

Because it took so long to have Orbit trust hands, this will probably be my official entry.
laurasea-albums-obi-picture23108-20210130-115648.jpg

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOOOOOO CUUUUUUUTE!! SOOOO SWEEEET!!!

I'm just collapsing here from sweetness overload!!!
 
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I'm happy to see those oh too cute Goffins they are adorable!

Because it took so long to have Orbit trust hands, this will probably be my official entry.


Cloudy and I have developed a game, I wiggle my fingers and he trys to catch them. Not bites, he just flicks his beak at fingers. Loves to play this way. So glad treatment didn't break our new trust!!
CDmuAQF.jpg

Spectacular official entry, Laura! Cradling Orbit in your hand is reaching out from the heart!

Glad to see Cloudy continuing to trust!!
 
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I'm happy to see those oh too cute Goffins they are adorable!

Because it took so long to have Orbit trust hands, this will probably be my official entry.
laurasea-albums-obi-picture23108-20210130-115648.jpg

Rather handsome little guy.
 

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Meisha reaching out to make contact after
watching a documentary on Birds of Prey:
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Entry Classification: Funzies
 

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I'm happy to see those oh too cute Goffins they are adorable!

Because it took so long to have Orbit trust hands, this will probably be my official entry.

What a gorgeous shot! There's nothing like hard-earned trust. Takes a lot of time and patience, but who could deny that this payoff isn't more than worth it?

Official entry

gemster-albums-sky-valentine-picture23111-b002b40e-d328-4138-9650-6776e7660bb9.jpeg

This is a Valentine's Day shot if ever I've seen one! The romance! Though with a name like Valentine, I'd expect no less! Lol!

Cloudy and I have developed a game, I wiggle my fingers and he trys to catch them. Not bites, he just flicks his beak at fingers. Loves to play this way. So glad treatment didn't break our new trust!!

That trust is looking fully intact from here! Beautiful! And such a sweet game!

Meisha reaching out to make contact after
watching a documentary on Birds of Prey:
Paragon-Mode-72.png


Entry Classification: Funzies

Hahahahaha! Definitely channeling her inner raptor! How awesome is this shot!
 
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Official entry of Zenek:
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And just for fun:
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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4AS3VsHWdE"]Petting (POTM August 2020 veeson) - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGcoPyN2cTE"]Petting (POTM February 2020 verson) - YouTube[/ame]
 

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I'm happy to see those oh too cute Goffins they are adorable!

Because it took so long to have Orbit trust hands, this will probably be my official entry.

What a gorgeous shot! There's nothing like hard-earned trust. Takes a lot of time and patience, but who could deny that this payoff isn't more than worth it?

Official entry

gemster-albums-sky-valentine-picture23111-b002b40e-d328-4138-9650-6776e7660bb9.jpeg

This is a Valentine's Day shot if ever I've seen one! The romance! Though with a name like Valentine, I'd expect no less! Lol!

Cloudy and I have developed a game, I wiggle my fingers and he trys to catch them. Not bites, he just flicks his beak at fingers. Loves to play this way. So glad treatment didn't break our new trust!!

That trust is looking fully intact from here! Beautiful! And such a sweet game!

Meisha reaching out to make contact after
watching a documentary on Birds of Prey:
Paragon-Mode-72.png


Entry Classification: Funzies

Hahahahaha! Definitely channeling her inner raptor! How awesome is this shot!

little Obi may be cute as pie! But needs to come with warnings extremely loud!! If not occupied is default screeching!

Tge two budgies kissing, is like a detective took a picture through blinds of an affair!!

Meisha picture is so awesome!!!!!! A raptor all the way!!! I'd run if this was coming at me!
 
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Meisha reaching out to make contact after
watching a documentary on Birds of Prey:
Paragon-Mode-72.png


Entry Classification: Funzies

Lovely character shot of Meisha. I can imagine her glee at swooping down, unsuspected!
 
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