Merry Christmas


A Christmas ‘smile’ from a beautiful bird.

Merry Christmas – Mulga Parrot


I love the colours of Mulga Parrots, they are truly beautiful birds. I don’t usually alter my images this way and I didn’t alter this one. One of my beautiful girls runs the facebook group Australian Native Parrot Protection Authority and she added the Christmassy look to this photograph. For some reason it’s made me notice the way this bird’s upperparts are fluffed up, so pretty.

Thinking of you all, hoping you and your families are going well, and hoping that Christmas brings you much birdsong and happiness.


Happy birding, Kim


~ Facebook page Kim Wormald – lirralirra
~ Facebook group  Ethical Bird Photography

15 comments to Merry Christmas

  • lirralirra

    My apologies to anyone whose comment I accidentally deleted. I saw someone mention the turquoise of the barrel matching the bird but before I could save it it had gone. So sorry!

  • Linda Cross

    I echo the sentiments made by Barbara Devine. It is always a pleasure to open your emails and find such great photography of our beautiful bird species. To add to what Barbara said about bowls of water for the birds. The more bird baths around properties the better. Make them high for the birds but put some low for the other animals that need a drink during dry and hot times. May 2021 bring peace, joy and a working Covid-19 vaccine for the world.

    • lirralirra

      That’s really kind Linda, thank you. I’ll mention bird baths in a new post, thank you for adding to Barbara’s reminder. And yes, I definitely agree with your hopes for the world, Kim

  • Judy Irvin

    Oops: That is a Mulga Parrot – no ring around the neck.

  • Barbara Devine

    Merry Christmas to you and yours and thank you for making this incredibly difficult year so much better. To receive your email and open it to be greeted by the most beautiful, intriguing and enchanting birds is an absolute joy and pleasure. It brings a smile to your face and every photo captures a precious and unique moment in time. Thank you for sharing, caring and your passion and commitment to ensure that these beautiful feathered friends are shared with all the world. Stay happy, healthy, safe and SANE and may 2021 be a great year for all the world. PS special request from all our feathered friends to remember to put out bowls of water and fill the bird bath.

  • Valda Jenkins

    Thanks for your lovely photos during the year Kim. Very best wishes for the New Year. Valda

  • Margot

    What amazing colours. perfect to add to the Christmas cheer. We had a pair of King Parrots visit on Christmas Eve. They sat on the edge of the table on our deck. Also magnificent.

  • I hope your Christmas was all that you could have hoped for and that the year to come is bursting with birds. And their songs.

  • Alyssa Wormald

    Aw bless it looks so sweet in its wee Santa hat! Merry Christmas Mum! Xoxox

    • lirralirra

      Thank you so much for putting it together for your page, I wouldn’t have thought of doing, or been able to if I had thought of it! xoxox

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