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Took these tonight. Tried to take a few flight shots but hard to hold the camera, focus AND call the bird to me lol. Bit out of focus but will post them anyway.

flying to me



He LOVES anything red.


He dropped his red lid toy.....awwww... lol



yes I had not picked it up for him yet....can you tell???? lol



Having a yawn...



then he flew to me and I got this one

Thanks smallworld.

I have added a new video of Rafiki.
He is chattering away trying to say a few people words.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIbZJWlKpg

Another vid of Rafiki having a scratch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgIaHGkK0OU

Rafiki surprised me today by saying a new word, 'bye-bye'. I had not even heard him practicing it. lol

Took a few more of Rafiki this morning.






Aaaaaagggghhhhhhhhh.

Wow! He is awesome. Love him. I like how he has that sweet young bird look.

Thanks

Well I guess he still is only a baby. Got some maturing to do yet. lol

i love that last pic tash its like this is where i want my food!!!!!!.......
NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL Bec, maybe he was!
He loves his food lol

My baby boy has learnt a new word....'WATER'.

Every morning when I change his water, I tell him what it is and he can connect the two, word 'water' with the liquid. Very smart boy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj_bB1S8IFk

And this one is of him giving his toy a good what for. lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6L21gaJYfg

Wow! Love the flight pictures! It's so nice to see them in flight! One time Brutus flew around the park--i thought his wings were clipped well--lesson learned for me! He really can pick up wind compared to my ringies...but i must say it was so wonderful to see him fly that high..so majestic! As always Tasha WONDERFUL photos!

Best wishes ,

IMRAN-C

Arhh so jealous lol Ive wanted one for years they are so expensive but worth every penny ive told hubby im going to get one even if it takes me years saving lol they are beautiful birds and Rafiki is absolutly gorgeous! congrats on him what a sweet heart and beautiful pics

OMG Ringneck, bet your heart was in your mouth when Brutus decided to go for a joy flight!!
I think I would have had a heart attack if that had happened. I would love to let Raf outside but I am just not game to. I had thought of harness training him but there are a few predatory birds around here that give my aviary birds a hard time, so not willing to risk it.

Thanks Sarahb
They are very expensive, that was one of the things that I pondered over and over and over. The decision to bring Rafiki into our home was not made lightly. But, I do NOT regret spending that money on him one little bit. He really is worth every $, right down to the last cent.

A few people asked why I would bother spending so much money on a bird. My argument is I am a non smoker, and maybe drink a couple of times a year at celebrations. The money I would possibly spend on cigarettes over the course of smoking years, far outweighs the money I spend on "just a bird". Besides, Raf gives me more pleasure than any cigarette could.