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Julio came to stay with us over Thanksgiving weekend. He is a parrotlet just like my Gilbert, but blue instead of green. :) Parrotlets are sweet, curious, funny and smart little birds that can live up to 20 years if you are lucky. They are the size of parakeets and so much fun..jpg)
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Julio is even cute when he is blurry. I think I shot this one when he was dancing. :)
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He is a very flirty birdy, always trying to get you to touch and play with him. He is smart because it always works. .jpg)
My Gilbert had fun singing back and forth to him.
Here is some parrotlet inspired art I have created over the years...
My crocheted parrotlet :)
and here are two paintings I have done that are available on my Parrotlet Art website.Melanie and I have always had birds as pets since we were 10. They are smart, loving, funny souls who just want to play and love you.
Emmitt loves his tiny green brother, but he knows who is boss. He always moves out of the way when Gilbert flutters to the floor and starts charging the dainty pug feet. :)
Good morning Melissa!
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing us to Julio and your parrotlet Gilbert. Both are very sweet. I can just see Emmitt scurrying out of they way as Gilbert comes descending down on him....hee, hee!
I think your parrotlet artwork is beautiful!
-manon : )
Melissa;
ReplyDeleteBoth Julio and Gilbert are beautiful. I am giggling at the amount of toys in Gilbert's cage. Looks like parrotlets are easy to spoil, all of our critters deserve to be whether they are fur or feather.
I had a cockatiel a long time back, he got treated just the same, never enough toys.
Have a great day!
Paula and the Pug Moon trio
I love the crocheted parrotlet! And the real ones, of course. I've had a few birds, too. Budgies, but mostly zebra finches. (My whippet loved watching zebbie-tv.. lol)
ReplyDeleteAne
Aren't they beautiful (the birds) (oh, and the art!) - love Julio's colors. How nice that they each have a friend to talk to. They wouldn't last 5 minutes in this house!
ReplyDeleteHi Julio! Love your black Poodle, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteHi M & E!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to meet ya, Julio! You really made me smile this morning! :)
Hi Julio! you are a cutie! I am glad that Gilbert had company for a while (Gilbert is my husband's name, too!) Your paintings reflect all of their cuteness!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little bird! We had a canary named Julio and just loved him...haven't replaced him yet, but maybe one of these birds might help.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa!
ReplyDeleteJulio and Gilbert are so cute! I love the parrotlet art too. The toys in Gilbert's cage made me laugh too...you love your little friends.
hugs,
puglette
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Julio is a heartbreaker!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bird and so is yours!
As a kid I had a lot of parakeets. I loved them. I made them tame and were always on my desk while I was doing my homework.
Now woth 4 cats it is impossible to keep birds and I don´t like to keep them locked up all the time.
Thanks for these lovely bird images and Emmitt looks ready to be Santa´s little helper!
The pillows look great!
hug >M<
Lovely pictures and artwork. I have never had a bird as a pet... mainly cats, which is probably why a bird would not be a good idea. I love how your creative energy and love of animals just shines in your all pieces. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa....Julio is adorable...what great colours...He makes me think of blue snowflakes....
ReplyDeleteI also love the art you created ...you are amazing!!!
Have a wonderful day!!! and Cole just loves your cute birds....
Hugs
Diana
I'm not going to lie...I'm a little afraid of birds, but you make them sound wonderful! I love to admire them outside and I adore drawing them, but always worry they will peck at me...I think its Hitchcock's fault...
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely smitten with the crocheted parrotlet!
Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteThe parrotlets are beautiful! I had to laugh when you said Emmitt knows who's boss in the house. My parrot Safou has everyone here giving him a wide berth when he walks across the floor too. It's all bluster! ;)
Julio is so cute Melissa, so is your Parrolet as well. Thank you for telling us what they are...I had no idea , not being a person that ever has owned a bird...there are so many different kinds.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your poodle from the below post is wonderful! : )
Ruth
Welcome to the blogosphere, Julio! What great artwork!
ReplyDeleteRoxy
oh, he's a pretty one! I've never really been a bird person though...we had the meanest love bird when i was a kid. he used to pretend to bite you when you filled his food dish...mean ol' george!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had a bird, that's cool, he's very cute, so is his visitor.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had a bird either !
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful
I love birds .
Those are beautiful birds. I didn't know they can live for such a long time!
ReplyDeleteJulio and Gilbert are so cute! I did not know you also had a bird. :) I love the crocheted parrotlet!
ReplyDeleteLove the crocheted parrotlet. Very cute.
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