September 2019 POTM Contest!!

[Scott]

Grooming!!
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The theme for September is grooming, and the field is wide open. Birds self-grooming, with each other, parronts assisting, humans being groomed by birds. Images may be photoshopped, videos welcome.

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Contest opens September 1, closes September 27. A poll will be posted September 28, winner announced October 1.

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Guidelines and pointers:
- The winner will receive a premium membership for one year, image will adorn the forum welcome page during October and November.
- You may post more than one photo, but please designate the official entry or "just for fun" submission.
- Videos should be limited to 90 seconds or less.
- Safety is paramount, please consider the welfare of your fid(s).
- Any questions, send me a PM for clarification!

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Abby on left being groomed by younger brother Squeaky.

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[Terry57]

What a great theme, Scott! That is such a precious picture of Abby & Squeaky
I can't wait to see all the entries!

 

[Tami2]

Excellent Theme my friend! And yes that is indeed a perfect & precious image!!
I have the best 'Just For Fun' pic as well.

 

[Valyndris]

My official entry, of course it will be a video because I take tons of videos of Jacob, here he is giving himself a head scratch outside in the sunlight.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV4s5TXT1zc"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV4s5TXT1zc[/ame]

 

[Terry57]

My official entry, of course it will be a video because I take tons of videos of Jacob, here he is giving himself a head scratch outside in the sunlight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV4s5TXT1zc

I could not possibly love this more! What utter contentment on Jacob's face!

 

[HEEDLESS]

Just for FUN~~~~


Thank you for another awesome month of pix.... Can't wait for more pix from others...

Here is my baby Kise grooming herself~ ^_^

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[Tami2]

*~*JUST FOR FUN*~*

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[Rozalka]

The google translator says a synonym of "grooming" is "cleaning" - I think taking a bath also is as grooming?
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM81s4paBio"]Zenek w umywalce - YouTube[/ame]


... and seing Jacob's vid I am little confused if petting also is as grooming?


[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmo6-jUSABM"]Petting (for POTM contest) - YouTube[/ame]
When I will be sure if videos of Zenek above show grooming, I'll decide which is my official entry

 

[HEEDLESS]

*~*JUST FOR FUN*~*

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Instant winner~~~~


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[Inger]

My official entry, of course it will be a video because I take tons of videos of Jacob, here he is giving himself a head scratch outside in the sunlight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV4s5TXT1zc

Oh my word he looks blissed out! Nothing like a good scratch.


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[Inger]

*~*JUST FOR FUN*~*

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Lord he is stunning


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[Scott]

My official entry, of course it will be a video because I take tons of videos of Jacob, here he is giving himself a head scratch outside in the sunlight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV4s5TXT1zc

Spectacular, the great outdoors is a plus!

 

[Scott]

Just for FUN~~~~


Thank you for another awesome month of pix.... Can't wait for more pix from others...

Here is my baby Kise grooming herself~ ^_^

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Lovely series of Kise!!

 

[Scott]

*~*JUST FOR FUN*~*

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Magnificent image of Levi! Breathtaking in fact!!

 

[Scott]

The google translator says a synonym of "grooming" is "cleaning" - I think taking a bath also is as grooming?
Zenek w umywalce - YouTube


... and seing Jacob's vid I am little confused if petting also is as grooming?


Petting (for POTM contest) - YouTube
When I will be sure if videos of Zenek above show grooming, I'll decide which is my official entry

I'd suggest "grooming" is defined as bathing, manipulation of feathers by beak, claw, or human fingers. Any other action to care for or manage feathers. Petting is potentially a form of grooming if the feathers are given specific attention. That said, I humbly believe your bathing video best qualifies! Both are delightful to watch!!

 

[Tami2]

Magnificent image of Levi! Breathtaking in fact!!

Thank you my friend! :heart:

 

[Valyndris]

The google translator says a synonym of "grooming" is "cleaning" - I think taking a bath also is as grooming?
Zenek w umywalce - YouTube


... and seing Jacob's vid I am little confused if petting also is as grooming?


Petting (for POTM contest) - YouTube
When I will be sure if videos of Zenek above show grooming, I'll decide which is my official entry

I considered that video of Jacob to be grooming as that is how he gets the "pickies" (the newly grown in feathers that still have the casing on it). He gets them by scratching his head with his foot.

 

[Valyndris]

Just for FUN~~~~


Thank you for another awesome month of pix.... Can't wait for more pix from others...

Here is my baby Kise grooming herself~ ^_^

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Wow, what an amazing setup. Kise sure is one spoiled bird, I love seeing parrots with lots of toys and things to do.

 

[Gemster]

Official photo

Gemma after bathing ��

 

[GaleriaGila]

Oh, good glory! This promises to be one of those threads that combines birds' beauty with human artistry and the magnetism that brings them together. Look at those entries!

Of course, leave it to my ol' man to bring things down to his own level. He promises to include a Barry White track as backdrop for the Rickeybird's entry...

But hey, that's what a great contest does: inspires us all to BRING IT!

This month's contest is gonna be GREAT!