Australia has hundreds of species of parrots and cockatoos many of which can still be seen in suburban backyards. This is an Australian ring-necked parrot known to all as a "Twenty-eight" so called because one of its calls sounds like the words "twenty-eight". I have a family of Twenty-eights living in a very large eucalyptus tree in my garden. Sadly, the loss of their habitat and the need for them to compete with other bird species for nesting areas means that they are becoming fewer in number. My picture refers to the fact that time is against them and they are dying out.
the green intelligence crying: quarter past eight, quarter past eight....
ReplyDeleteso laughely (a new pippaword...), herzlich P.
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ReplyDeleteHow utterly beautiful, its must be lovely to see so many species of Parrot in your country, Sadly in the UK we do not see them. I am so sad that this breed is on the decline. I hope they will have a reprieve and that they do not have to be gone. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very nice, very personal collage with your colorful friend, one of my favorites here!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting, what you write here about their name. You must be happy beeing able to watch these beautiful birds so close. I hope that they can live with you still long! Grüße von Ulrike
I love this bit of surreal it is such a handsome piece...excellent.
ReplyDeleteHow sad to think such a beautiful bird may become extinct. Robert James Waller wrote an essay called "Orange Bird", the story of the last bird of a species. It was incredibly touching and sad. Lovely work, Marie, and thanks for sharing this bit of your world.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting!!! I love your idea, 28!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery sad indeed Marie...
ReplyDeleteNow I know this reality, he looks like having a sadness in his eye.
(A lot of parrots and parakeets had already disappeared. But I do want that the twenty-eight family living in your tree will be there forever).
Your imagination is immense and I love your artwork a lot dear Marie.
What a gorgeous bird Marie- I can only imagine them in your backyard tree- what a sight that must be. I hope it's possible that their numbers can recover. It would be a great loss if they became extinct. Beautiful artwork.
ReplyDeleteSurreal indeed. Good job! Marie.
ReplyDeleteFantastic piece!
ReplyDeleteLove the added bar code@!
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