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We are having a security sytem installed, and Sampson is offended because his noise is competing with the alarm. He thinks he is good enough to be an ADT alarm!

Kiwi is a 12 year-old Goffin's Cockatoo that is up for adoption here at Miss Vicki's Parrot Village near Atlanta, GA. Learn more about him at www.parrotvillage.org
He is the most talkative of our Goffin's here, and he has a laugh that will keep you in stitches. He is very friendly, but he will get into mischief. He is our button bandit, often removing buttons from visitor's clothing!
Goffin's Cockatoos can live 40+ years, so please don't buy a baby Goffin's at a pet store of from a breeder. You do not need a baby in order to develop a bonding relationship. Patience and trust are all that are needed to develop a life-long bond. By adopting an adult Goffin's, you know exactly what personality your bird has, you will save the life of another bird waiting to fill that space in rescue, you will have the support of the rescue, and you will pay a fraction of the cost of a baby. PLEASE ADOPT!

Kaesha is a 10-year-old Blue and Gold Macaw. He is available for adoption at Miss Vicki's Parrot Village (www.parrotvillage.org).
While Kaesha speaks and understands Russian, his English vocabulary is growing. He really likes to give you big "Rawrs" when he is feeling feisty!

Mulligan is a resident rescued Moluccan Cockatoo here at Miss Vicki's Parrot Village. He is not up for adoption, and he has the habit of giving you a lunge followed by a nah-nah-nah when he misses. Very cute!

Caper is a White-bellied Caique that is up for adoption here at Miss Vicki's Parrot Village. He loves to hitch a ride to soft clothing and rub himself all over you. A pocket parrot with a lot of birditude!

Max and Ludwig are resident Goffin's Cockatoos here at Miss Vicki's Parrot Village, just outside Atlanta, GA. Max is 20 years old, and his best buddy is 1 Ludwig. Ludwig just turned one. He was surrendered here as a baby because he was not weaned properly by the breeder who sold him.
I was cleaning cages, and Max decided to go visit Ludwig and play the paper game with him. This is a short video of a 2-hour play session!

Disney is a typical Jenday Conure, and what you see and hear in this video is mild noise. This is Disney at about 20% of his normal volume and frequency. He slowed down a bit because he sees me and the camera. He is in a 5X8 aviary withe every toy, perch, and food he could dream of, but this is his favorite activity.
Stores like Petsmart are required to carry these birds in their stores. If the manager does not choose a bird, one will be sent to the store by default. They are beautiful, and you won't hear them like this in the store because they are scared. Get them into your home and let them become comfortable, and you will never experience quiet again.

Max is a wild-caught Goffin's Cockatoo who is residing here at Miss Vicki's Parrot Village. He keeps us in stitches, and here he is playing with a foraging toy.

CoCo is a 15+ year-old Umbrella Cockatoo here at Miss Vicki's Parrot Village in Fayetteville, GA. CoCo is not up for adoption because of a medical issue, but he is still very much able to play like other birds.

Caesar is a Triton Cockatoo that was brought to Miss Vicki's Parrot Village near Atlanta, GA for constant screaming. This is not uncommon for cockatoos, especially the sulfur crested, but Caesar was especially vocal for extended periods of time and for unknown reasons. This is the second of three videos.
This bout of screaming is combined with display as he sees me sit down and cuddle with another bird. Like humans, parrots can feel envy, jealousy, and have fears of abandonment. He does not like the idea of me sitting with another bird, but through Parrot Empowerment, he will learn that this is normal and OK. It does not mean he is in danger in any way.
Please consider these videos before buying a baby parrot. Caesar was not born this way; he was made this way in captivity. It will take months of hard work for him to learn to trust the humans in his life, and it may not last into his new home. For more information about parrot rescue, please visit our website at www.parrotvillage.org

Kiwi and Ludwig Von Bird are Goffin's Cockatoos here at Miss Vicki's Parrot Village, near Atlanta, GA. Kiwi is in his twenties, and Ludwig came here at less than one year old; they are best bird friends, and Kiwi played a big role in teaching Ludwig how to be a parrot.
I was getting everybirdie ready for bed when Ludwig decided to let Kiwi out of his cage for one last romp before bed. The Goffin's are the last to go to bed and the first to wake up in the morning. They are Energizer bunnies with feathers!
Before buying a baby bird from a breeder, please check your nearest parrot rescue to see about adopting. Rescues are full of great birds just like Kiwi and Ludwig just waiting for a home and family of their own.

Dennis Banks made history in 1968 as co-founder of the American Indian Movement, begun to protect traditional way sand treaty rights of Natives.  As a leader of AIM, he was part of many brave actions, including the occupation of Alcatraz Island from 1969 to 1971, and the siege at Wounded Knee in 1973.
 
He's been a Chancellor at a Native American-led University, and had roles in feature films, including "The Last of the Mohicans," Thunderheart."
 
He's now an elder of his Anishinaabe tribe, and known also as Nowa Cumig in the Ojibwe language, which means "In the Center of the Ground."  His autobiography is called Ojibwa Warrior.  And there's a 2011 documentary about Dennis Banks, called A Good Day to Die, which Ken Burns calls "a wonderful, sorrowful, compelling film."




Dennis Banks has led many caravans and sacred runs, in the Native tradition of bringing a message of "Land, Life and Peace" from village to village.  We were spend time with Dennis, as his caravan of walkers and campers passed through on the Southern Route of the Longest Walk 3 to reverse diabetes. 
http://longestwalk3.com/
 
In our short but unforgettable afternoon with Dennis Banks, he allowed us to film him honoring a hawk he found on the roadside, and gathering feathers.  He also shared his perspective, on the spirit of uprising, especially observations about young people then and now.

Testing the high speed video setting of the Lumix FZ1000 bridge camera. I keep the camera mounted on a tripod and aimed out at the bird bath which makes a great set to use while I familiarise myself with all the settings under various light conditions.