今天和大仔一家去參觀女皇公園的 Bloedel 溫室雨林。
泊好車，付了錢，去到入口才知道今天是「國旗日」，泊車、入場費全免！
泊好車，付了錢，去到入口才知道今天是「國旗日」，泊車、入場費全免！
因為去得早，雀鳥們剛吃過早餐，精神特別旺盛，當中一只叫 Kramer 的白鸚鵡主動向我打招呼：「Hello, how are you doing？」我說：「Fine, how are you doing?」牠居然懂得回應說：「I am fine。」走的時候還懂得向我說拜拜。
知道這世上有能言鳥，沒有想到會如此對答如流！
好可爱[强][强]
ReplyDeleteKramer has a large vocabulary and is not shy about letting you know it! He says things like “Hello, Good Morning”, “Kramer is a good bird” (often followed by “Kramer is a bad bird”), “What is that?”, “Peek-a-boo”, “I’m a bird”, “Let’s party”, “Surprise!”, and “Good night”. In total, Kramer knows approximately 40 phrases. He will ask “Up, up, up?” when he wants to go for a walk, and as you leave at closing time, you will usually be serenaded with a heartfelt “Bye-Bye”! Sometimes his language can even get as colourful as the plants at the Conservatory! Watch the spotlight video at CTV Vancouver: ‘The Last Word: Dirty Bird Talking’ – that showcases the language he likely learned while living at a University frat house.
ReplyDeleteKramer, at only 14 years of age, had a number of different homes before he was adopted at the Bloedel Conservatory. This is an unfortunate reality for many parrots due to their long life spans. Cockatoos and mid-size parrots like African Greys can live approximately 60 years, while larger macaws can live over 80 years of age. This makes living in numerous homes a reality for many parrots as they often out live their care-givers. When Kramer first arrived at the Conservatory, he was a very scared and untrusting bird – ready to bite anybody at any time. But the staff at Bloedel knew he was special and extremely intelligent. They patiently worked with him everyday until he knew he was in a safe and loving environment. Now Kramer is a well-adjusted, friendly bird and one of the best known ‘celebrities’ under the dome.