05/31/2026
Sometimes the smallest moments stop you in your tracks 🥹
Yesterday I was washing water bowls when I suddenly heard a sound I didn’t recognize.
If you’ve spent enough time around parrots, you learn their usual noises. So when I heard this one, I dropped what I was doing and hurried over to make sure everyone was okay.
What I found wasn’t an emergency.
It was Dusty.
Having the absolute time of his life.
A low-hanging branch had apparently become the greatest toy ever invented, and Dusty was playing, flapping, vocalizing, and completely entertaining himself in a way I’ve never seen before.
I’ve known Dusty for a long time.
He’s a bath enthusiast and a pro at tossing toy balls, but this was new.
I stood there watching for several minutes, smiling like an idiot, completely forgetting I should probably record it. I was having too much fun just witnessing it. I eventually remembered to grab my phone.
One of the many things I love about spending time with my feathered friends, is that after all these years, they still find ways to show us something we’ve never seen before. Hope this brings a smile to your face like it did ours 😊
Also, I should say Dusty is a long time resident, not available for adoption.
