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"You're still a beauty, Madge!"

© Debbie Bray

"You're still a beauty, Madge!"

Uploaded: October 14, 2012

Description

These two old white cockatoos don't live far from the perch with water and seed that we put out for wild birds. Even old animals need as much help as they can get. The one on the right has an overgrown beak, which gives him much difficulty in picking up seed.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A850

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 15, 2012

ROFL..Hilarious. They look like they could use a little TLC for sure. #1492417

John Connolly October 17, 2012

Age can be cruel at times Debbie! Thanks for sharing this sad image with us! #10373871

Neal D. Hatcher October 17, 2012

Fantastic capture-Sometimes I feel like both of those birds rolled into one #10373961

Nadia Paul October 21, 2012

I think I look like these two most mornings lol! Great capture Debbie - it's sad but that's life. #10379160

Stephen Zacker October 25, 2012

Made me laugh. Hope you are well #10384276

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 27, 2012

Cockatoos mate for life and in his eyes his "Madge" will always be the love of his life....and always a beauty. I guess I'm an old softie at heart...your very sweet capture of these two partners for life brought a lump to my throat. Wonderfully touching capture, Ms. DU.... #10387327

Ellen Hodges October 29, 2012

Super pretty capture, Deb!! Love the subject and the light!!! #10389668

David Hurt October 30, 2012

Great story and a wonderful capture. #10394582

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 01, 2012

OH MY GOSH Debbie, this is a hoot!! At least at first look, the poor bird on the right, is there a way he could be caught and his beak trimmed? I guess that would be pretty difficult, I do my bird's beak but then he is VERY tame and even then it is not that easy. VERY well done my friend <>< #10399084

frank w. degenhardt November 03, 2012

This is so heart touching in the picture and in the story. What a message it gives us as when we grow old, the love of our lives will always be beautiful to us. A picture paints a thousand words and you have done that so beautifully my friend. #10401917

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic November 03, 2012

This image is so touching! Such dedication they have! Wonderful wildlife capture Debbie! I hope you are doing well on your new job. #10403043

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 10, 2012

A wonderful sentiment and shot, Debbie! Hope you're doing well! #10413501

Thomas E. Hinds November 20, 2012

Terrific capture, Debbie! Wonderful feeling to it! #10427367

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe December 22, 2012

Awww...what a great title and capture. Are you back Debbie? #10474714

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 26, 2012

This is so endearing. Perfect title Debbie-Lou. All the mixed reactions here. My heart breaks a little for them but am happy they still are there together. Bitter sweet. I wish they could file his beak so he could eat easier. :/

I admire him for not trading her in for a young little parakeet. Lol...

Great find,
Laura LouLou :))) #10480112

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 27, 2012

Too funny and way to cute Debbie!

jo ann c. #10480933

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic January 02, 2013

Great capture, very story telling. If we live long enough, we all get to that point :). Cheers to getting old!!! #10496303

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 18, 2013

Really a sweet and touching image.
Well done, Debbie!
~♥~ #10521646

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 26, 2013

Oh my what a story this capture tells with mixed emotions. I agree with all above is there anyway a vet can file down or help remove part of the beak. Sweet story as well and many birds mate for life (unlike many other species including humans). #10538846

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