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Maestromoshing.flv

Artiscyn — Sat, 9 May 2009 11:26:55 MDT

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Maestromoshing.flv

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Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:03:17 MDT

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cockatiel - Maestrothroughblinds.jpg

When I first got him, I had my blinds down at night. He squeezed himself through them to sit on the windowpane and check out the sights outside.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:02:48 MDT

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cockatiel - Maestroandtubeabouttopushitoff2.jpg

Just like a child, he likes to push objects off of the tables and, of course, Mommy lifts them up so he can do it again...and again...

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:02:23 MDT

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cockatiel - feb14022.jpg

He likes to sleep when I sleep and eat when I eat. I am part of his 'flock'.

Maestro expectin rubbies from my footl

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:02:05 MDT

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Maestro expectin rubbies from my footl - maestrolookingforfootrubbies.jpg

Maestrospreadingwings.jpg

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:01:51 MDT

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Maestrospreadingwings.jpg

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Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:01:28 MDT

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cockatiel - maestrostretchingfrontleft.jpg

A front view of his stretches.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:00:53 MDT

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cockatiel - Maestrostretchingleftside.jpg

He's doing the first maneuver of a three-step stretch. He stretches whenever I come into the room he is in and his stretching shows that he is comfortable and happy with me.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:00:13 MDT

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cockatiel - feb14026.jpg

This is a warped picture but I like it.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:59:52 MDT

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cockatiel - feb14027.jpg

I like this picture of him preening.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:59:06 MDT

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cockatiel - Maestrostickingheadintube1.jpg

He likes to stick his head in holes or objects and sing. He likes the distortion of the sound of his 'voice' - a trait shared by parrots and parrot-related birds. ps. Note the orchid leaf above him with the little bites out of it. LOL

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:58:27 MDT

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cockatiel - Maestrostickingheadintube2.jpg

Getting in for a closer look.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:58:07 MDT

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cockatiel - feb14029.jpg

My cockatiel is a goofy but affectionate bird. He can, at times, be temperamental but I love him.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:57:49 MDT

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cockatiel - Maestrorubbiesonhiscage.jpg

I started him with rubbies by gently blowing on his neck when I was holding him.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:57:29 MDT

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cockatiel - feb14025.jpg

He is 'resting his eyes'. He is totally comfortable with his 'Mommy'.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:57:10 MDT

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cockatiel - Maestrobaskinginlovies.jpg

As you can see, he is basking in rubbies. He adores being massaged by my finger. I created a rubbie monster. :)

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:56:51 MDT

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cockatiel - maestrogettingrubbiesonlaptop.jpg

This is my cockatiel. I acquired him from someone last April, who could not keep him. He was not used to being handled or let out of his cage. Through mindful training and a healthy dose of trial and error, he is now quite comfortable on or around me and seeks out my company. Here, I am giving him what I affectionately call rubbies.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:56:32 MDT

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cockatiel - feb14021.jpg

He likes to be on or around me. He is shown here sitting on the screen of my laptop while I was using it.

cockatiel

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:56:11 MDT

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cockatiel - Maestrooncagedoor.jpg

He is named Maestro for his superior vocal capabilities. I received him April, 2008. He has accepted me as part of his 'flock' and likes to be on or around me. He eats when I eat, sleeps when I sleep and stretches in a greeting whenever I walk into the room. He is temperamental at times but I love him dearly. He constantly does things that makes me laugh.

Maestro dancing

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:55:50 MDT

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Maestro dancing - 3afa99b0.pbr

Maestro

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:55:27 MDT

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Maestro - Maestroatthewindow.jpg

This is the cockatiel I obtained him last April from someone who could not keep him. He was not used to being let out of the cage or handled. Through mindful training, he now trusts me completely and is fine being handled.

Maestro

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:55:04 MDT

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Maestro - Maestrocloud.jpg

I make desktop background pictures and I like the effect of the smoke that frames him in this cute picture.

Maestro

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:54:42 MDT

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Maestro - Maestrogetstotheprize.jpg

He loves to see his reflection. To him, it is another bird and he will offer food to the mirror, which is really cute to see.

Maestro

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:54:22 MDT

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Maestro - Maestrogreetsmytoes.jpg

Here, he greets my toes. (See next picture for his reaction.)

Maestro

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:53:48 MDT

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Maestro - Maestrolowersheadforrubbies.jpg

He reacts by lowering his head for some rubbies. (See pics of me rubbing his head and neck with my finger.)

Maestrodancing.flv

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:53:29 MDT

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Maestrodancing.flv

Maestro

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:52:56 MDT

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Maestro - Maestrohangingupsidedownspreadingwi.jpg

I, regrettably, could not get clear photos of him hanging upside down. I used to think he had lost his balance and was in need of a rescue but since have learned that he likes to do it.

Maestro imitatijg me yawning

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:52:27 MDT

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Maestro imitatijg me yawning - Maestroyawning1.jpg

Maestro imitating me yawning.

Imitating me yawning

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:52:07 MDT

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Imitating me yawning - Maestroyawningwithme.flv

Maestro imitating me yawning

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:51:45 MDT

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Maestro imitating me yawning - Maestroyawning3.jpg

There are two of the same videos of him yawning.

Maestro imitatinjg me yawning

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:51:22 MDT

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Maestro imitatinjg me yawning - Maestroyawning2.jpg

Maestro imitating me yawning.

Maestro courting picture

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:50:59 MDT

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Maestro courting picture - Maestrocourtingpicture.flv

Maestro rubbies 1

Artiscyn — Thu, 2 Apr 2009 09:50:39 MDT

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Maestro rubbies 1 - Maestrorubbies1.flv