Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Prince Albert Update

Last month, we introduced you to Prince Albert, an amazon who lost his home of 45 years when his owner died. The first few weeks he was here, he was very quiet and reserved. This frequently happens with parrots. As prey animals, when they are in a new situation, they are scared and take time to learn the lay of the land before showing their true personalities. This is frequently called the "honeymoon period."

He's really started opening up! Here he is, calling for attention:



He's also become more playful and is starting to enjoy life again. It's hard to comprehend the changes he's gone through after such a long period of stability, but once again, he's showing the amazing adaptability and these magnificent creatures.

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