The Birds & the Blow Dryer

After almost ten years living with Chris I really just think of him as my kid, Holly too.  They speak English and love to do the same stuff my friends' kids do, so there isn't much difference as far as I'm concerned.  I'm not sure this is a compliment to Chris & Holly, but they are very "human."  Take, for example, their penchant for being well groomed.  Just like their mom they appreciate a good blow dry after a shampoo.

Chris getting a blow dry

Chris has always loved the blow dryer.  He lifts up his wings and twirls himself around so I can reach his entire body.  Moments before I shot the video above he was doing a little dance while being dried.  Historically, Holly hasn't been as enthusiastic about the blow dryer, but he wanted a blow dry this time so he got one. 

Holly's blow dry

I don't know for sure what set Holly off, but after their blow dries were finished Holly picked a fight with Chris.  Maybe he was jealous because I spent more time drying Chris, but Holly made it very clear that he was not happy.  He even lashed out at my camera at one point.  As you can see that little chicklet can pack a punch!  Chris tried to be the more mature big brother and calm Holly down.  You can hear him saying "I love you" and then "cockatoo" as he tries to hook beaks with Holly for some grooming, but Holly wanted none of it and I had to seperate them.  Of course, they were best buddies again a little while later.  Kids! 

The fight



Arrivederci Roma, Buonanotte Cockatoo

Recently Chris was enjoying the view at twilight outside our living room window while listening to a little Italian music.  I believe it is Arrivederci Roma playing in the background.  Unfortunately, my amateur videography interrupted him.

Welcome to Another New Friend

Chris and Holly welcome Binky Maston as a new friend of the Cockatoo Chronicles.  Binky is the fur child of Dorothy and Bruce Maston of Albany, NY and he is apparently an excellent mouser and diligent office worker as you can see from the photo below!

Welcome Binky!!