The rain has finally stopped after two and a half days.  Low tide on the Hudson River will be in the mornings for a couple of more days.  I am hoping to catch a glimpse of our resident eagles and/or their fledglings.

While waiting for the rain to stop, I finally decided to photograph my own birds.  It is much harder than getting pictures of the wild birds.  Practice makes perfect.  Well, perfect practice makes perfect.  The following pictures represent practice to prepare for that perfect parrot picture.

Mutton Chops and Verde Birdie

 Chicklet, Green Cheeked Conure

Skittles, Scarlet Macaw