Full belly gravity in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
After another colourful and noisy feeding in the trees nearby, I noticed these cockatoos on a lamp post. With their bellies full, they needed to digest their meal and rekindle their affection to each other. I watched this ongoing for quiet some time and going through the photos once more, this is how I interpreted their behavior, with a dash of my wicked humor.
Overlooking their kingdom in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo king and his queen were high up on a lamp post to overlook their kingdom and on to their followers.
Take a bow, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
His left hand adviser joined them with a ceremonial bow to his majesties,
Moving on, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
before he excused himself at a place not far off.
Reply bow, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The king accepted his behavior by raising his crown feathers.
Three Stoogees in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
And so the three were sitting happily together on the lamp post.
Cockatoo Whispers in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The king was in a happy mode and felt a bit cheeky. He started gently to caress his queen which she gladly accepted.
Naughty suggestions? Townsville, Queensland, Australia
It looked like he was whispering some frisky words in to her ear, which made her blush.
Blushing cockatoo queen, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Awww, they both look so happy.
Happy couple in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
He has a huge grin on his face.
Hail the king and his queen, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Holding feathers, hail the king and his queen.
Trouble in the air in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Just like in any kingdom, there was trouble ahead. Challengers came swooping by, interrupting this harmonious gathering.
What to do? Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The king didn’t want to leave his queen and had a good think about his actions.
You need to do something! Townsville, Queensland, Australia
His adviser whispered words of actions and his queen agreed.
Be a real king, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Harmonious a few minutes ago, a fight broke out. The king didn’t want to leave but his queen wanted a real king.
Off he goes, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
She literally pushed him off the lamppost. And so he flew off with intent.
Mother and daughter? Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The queen stayed behind and called in her offspring.
Scared offspring in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Both weren’t sure on how this would end.
What is going to happen? Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The young one was obviously scared and was looking for comfort.
Everything will be fine, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The queen was hesitant at starters, but eventually gave in.
Awwww! Townsville, Queensland, Australia
Share the compassion.
The final battle in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The king meanwhile tracked down the evil black witch and confronted her on the lamp. This was too close for comfort for his queen as he vigorously defended her.
Beak to beak battle in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
It was a beak to beak battle and could have ended either way. Was the black witch able to cast her spell over the king? Like a real hero, he knew what was at stake and never gave up.
Successful return, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The black witch eventually admitted to defeat and flew off.
Royal family, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
The king returned to his royal family and all lived happily ever after.
Happy ever after in Townsville, Queensland, Australia
At least for today.
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