Mealy parrot flush

A formation of Mealy parrots leaving the colpa. A big flush from the claylick is one of the most sensational experiences. Sometimes an alarm call will be heard amongst the general excited calling, then there is a milli-second of silence as all the birds stop what they are doing and leap into the air as though starting a hundred meter sprint. The noise is intense, just like a crowd cheering on a race, as all the birds start to call to keep in contact with their mates, while the visual experience is overwhelming as the eyes don't know which blink of colour to follow. Sometimes the birds return to the clay, but the biggest flushes tend to signal the end of feeding activity as the birds disperse into the surrounding rainforests.