Sunday, July 31, 2011

Dusky Pionus

I remember the first time I saw a Dusky in Bird Talk Magazine. That was about 20yrs ago. I knew one day I'd get my hands on one, at least, I hoped.

Well that day has come. My wonderful husband bought me one for our 8th wedding anniversary. A true meaning of his love towards me. A life long dream, has come true.

After seeing the beauty that the Dusky Pi holds, I wondered about what to call her. I like different names for my birds but really like names that fall under "fruit, food or gems stones". Upon closer inspection of the colors that a Dusky holds, I knew "Jewel" was her name...a real gem!

She's more beautiful that any picture can ever truly show. To see the irredesent colors in the sun is as beautiful as a rainbow after a sun shower.

And her smell...I just love it. Let's talk about that. Some say that you either love it or hate it. I love it. I had a BFA many yrs ago & he smelt the same exact way as Jewel...I have to admit "my name is Tracy & I'm a bird sniffer.....

Here are a few picture of my Jewel. I wonder what I will get for my 10th wedding anniversary? Maybe a Bronze Wing?