Location: Carnarvon Gorge, Central Qld
Late afternoon and these Red-Winged Parrots were in to feed on the Macrozamia fruits. The outer coral-coloured flesh is palatable to parrots, kangaroo and wallabies too.
The large seed inside is quite toxic though. Isn't nature amazing? Animals and birds eat the flesh, and leave the seed to regenerate over time.
yellow-tipped tail
male
Thirty Wilderness Lodges were nicely spaced for privacy. There is an abundance of the natural growing Macrozamias wherever you walk.
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Nothing like the Red-Winged Parrots, excellent photos Carole.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole that looks like a lovely place to stay and go birding. Now I do not think I have seen this Parrot before so it was lovely looking at your photographs and seeing what it eats.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful parrots..And smart too. Lovely photos. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, definitely... nature has it all sorted :D)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful parrots and I do love that wallaby shot too.
Not a parrot that we get to see in Melbourne - however I did see one in Mt Surprise during a trip we took to to FNQ one year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me and for bringing back happy memories of a happy trip we took to escape the cold Melbourne winter!
Take care
Cathy
Splendid looking birds - not a bird I have seen very often.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
marvelous birds! (and wallaby, too!) amazing they know what to eat and what not to.
ReplyDeleteI wondered why the seeds were left alone. After seeing the male, I no longer wondered how they came by their name.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Carole.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful parrot.
Nice place to stay and go birding.
Greetings Irma
Gorgeous birds and well photographed!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous parrots, and a cute wallaby. I love the shots of the parrot in the trees.
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful Carole. When you are the parrots fly just in the wild and that I love. Also you kangaroo is very nicely. The tree with fruit I find very special to see. I enjoyed :-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Helma
Amazing colours Carole. You have some really colourful birds to observe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place this is, Carole, and that little wallaby is just precious!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the parrots. It looks like a very interesting place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely coloring...must be a delight to see them everyday!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jan
Beautiful flamboyant animals.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots of the birds and Wallaby. Such a beautiful parrot!
ReplyDeleteCarole ... thanks for sharing a new Parrot species for me. Lovely location and images.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos, you have a fascinating nature.
ReplyDeleteSweet parrot and kangaroo; enjoying their treat "Macrozamia"♡♡♡ Wonderful pictures which make me so reminiscent f your country.
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Wow, what gorgeous birds! This is the first time I've seen photos of them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful parrots and wonderful photography, so colorful everything.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. The wallaby is super cute.
ReplyDeleteParrots and kangaroos - so wonderful to see.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole.. Thanks for your comment.. Nice pics. Cheers!!!..
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the parrots. They're gorgeous birds.
ReplyDeleteThose parrots are beautiful. I love the bright green of their feathers.
ReplyDeleteYour Red-winged parrot is a beauty in comparison to our Red-rumped equivalent down south. Lovely shots too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, colorful birds! Great photos Carole!
ReplyDeleteThey are such beautiful parrots Carole. The colours are amazing especially the way the one just blends into the centre of the Macrozamia tree. An unusual name for a tree too.
ReplyDeleteWow ! Such amazing place !
ReplyDeleteAnd your photos are gorgeous !
Greetings
I've always been fascinated by this Parrot species, as the distribution map shows it lives teasingly close to Brisbane, yet I've never seen one. Good to see what kind of (beautiful!!!) country it lives in.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, colorful birds!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird! Good photos too!
ReplyDeleteYou get some great pictures - they made me smile!
ReplyDeleteMy post for Nature Notes:
http://einwenighiervonunddavon.blogspot.de/2014/06/etwas-gekauftes-etwas-gepflucktes.html
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