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The Little Corellas were playing with pieces of plastic they found on the shore of Lake Tuggeranong in Canberra.

Can I play too? by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Bertrand3000 · 05-16-2021, 05:15 AM - **1 Like**

Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

RobG · 05-16-2021, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks! It was fun to watch, although I wish the plastic wasn't actually there!

**ToddK** · 05-16-2021, 05:55 AM - **1 Like**

Nice catch Rob! Cockatoos are always looking for something colorful to play with. My Citron Cockatoo plays with different colored little toy balls depending on her mood. I put them all in my hand and let her choose.

Sprky1285 · 05-16-2021, 01:20 PM

Isnt that a bit sad

RobG · 05-16-2021, 07:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ToddK

Nice catch Rob! Cockatoos are always looking for something colorful to play with. My Citron Cockatoo plays with different colored little toy balls depending on her mood. I put them all in my hand and let her choose.

Thanks! Interesting to know that it's a common trait in most Cockatoos. Corellas seem to be especially playful. Kea in New Zealand are very playful but even more destructive - they will rip apart anything new that appears in their territory.

Originally posted by Sprky1285

Isnt that a bit sad

Yes. It made me want to get a claw and a garbage bag and patrol the lake shore, but what it really needed is for people to be more responsible with their garbage.

**carlb** · 05-16-2021, 07:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Yes. It made me want to get a claw and a garbage bag and patrol the lake shore, but what it really needed is for people to be more responsible with their garbage. :(

This.

It really doesn't take any more effort to put your rubbish in a bin or take it with you

RobG · 05-16-2021, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by carlb

It really doesn't take any more effort to put your rubbish in a bin or take it with you

Exactly, but the cause is probably the same people who throw fast food wrappers out the window while they drive or do burnouts on public roads and leave the remnants of steel belts all over the place.

(or pile more garbage on top of bins that are already full)

**saley** · 12-16-2021, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

The Little Corellas were playing with pieces of plastic they found on the shore of Lake Tuggeranong in Canberra.

Can I play too? by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Our local magpies are similar - seems to be the youngsters, just like puppies. And sound a bit sweeter than a Corella

RobG · 12-16-2021, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by saley

Our local magpies are similar - seems to be the youngsters, just like puppies. And sound a bit sweeter than a Corella

Yes, I've seen Australian Magpies playing too, not quite as cleverly as these birds, and yes, Australian Magpies have a beautiful call while Corellas are a bit harsh, though not as deafening and painful as Sulphur-crested Cockatoos.

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05-16-2021, 05:15 AM - 1 Like	#2
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

05-16-2021, 05:18 AM	#3
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Very nice. Thanks for sharing! Thanks! It was fun to watch, although I wish the plastic wasn't actually there!

05-16-2021, 05:55 AM - 1 Like	#4
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Nice catch Rob! Cockatoos are always looking for something colorful to play with. My Citron Cockatoo plays with different colored little toy balls depending on her mood. I put them all in my hand and let her choose.

05-16-2021, 01:20 PM	#5
Sprky1285 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 272	Isnt that a bit sad

05-16-2021, 07:14 PM - 1 Like	#6
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Nice catch Rob! Cockatoos are always looking for something colorful to play with. My Citron Cockatoo plays with different colored little toy balls depending on her mood. I put them all in my hand and let her choose. Thanks! Interesting to know that it's a common trait in most Cockatoos. Corellas seem to be especially playful. Kea in New Zealand are very playful but even more destructive - they will rip apart anything new that appears in their territory. Originally posted by Sprky1285 Isnt that a bit sad Yes. It made me want to get a claw and a garbage bag and patrol the lake shore, but what it really needed is for people to be more responsible with their garbage.

05-16-2021, 07:19 PM - 1 Like	#7
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by RobG Yes. It made me want to get a claw and a garbage bag and patrol the lake shore, but what it really needed is for people to be more responsible with their garbage. :( This. It really doesn't take any more effort to put your rubbish in a bin or take it with you

05-16-2021, 07:24 PM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by carlb It really doesn't take any more effort to put your rubbish in a bin or take it with you Exactly, but the cause is probably the same people who throw fast food wrappers out the window while they drive or do burnouts on public roads and leave the remnants of steel belts all over the place. (or pile more garbage on top of bins that are already full)

12-16-2021, 06:18 PM - 1 Like	#9
saley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 566	Originally posted by RobG The Little Corellas were playing with pieces of plastic they found on the shore of Lake Tuggeranong in Canberra. Can I play too? by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Our local magpies are similar - seems to be the youngsters, just like puppies. And sound a bit sweeter than a Corella

12-16-2021, 08:41 PM	#10
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by saley Our local magpies are similar - seems to be the youngsters, just like puppies. And sound a bit sweeter than a Corella Yes, I've seen Australian Magpies playing too, not quite as cleverly as these birds, and yes, Australian Magpies have a beautiful call while Corellas are a bit harsh, though not as deafening and painful as Sulphur-crested Cockatoos.

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