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Maintain formation!

A class of Rose Ringed Parakeets is out having practical lessons

Echelon formation! Listen up class, today we’re doing a long flight. This will test your stamina, but that’s what we parakeets do to find food. We’re awesome at survival because we’re not lazy! Switch to ladder formation! Once we get there, get busy by filling up on all the fruit, berries, nuts and grains you find. Don’t be shy or finicky. Fingertip formation! Now boys, I know some of you want to show off your beautiful yellow-green bodies, red beaks and, of course, your distinctive rose and black neck ring. But be warned, if you do not use your ability to naturally camouflage yourselves in green foliage, a human could capture you and keep you as a pet!

 

Fun(ish) Facts

Shift to battle spread formation! In the event you do get captured, it’s not all doom and gloom. The upside is that they will feed you well, but the downside is that you will be confined to a cage. I have met some of our kin who have been let out of their cages. They do not want to return to the wild since they are quite content with the free food and petting they receive. They have also learnt the language of the humans and converse with them quite well. I suppose in the end, it’s your right to choose. Break formation and wheel right, and land in that orchard to commence eating!

 

Story of the Photo

These parakeets are a common sight in-and-around the Mahoora Tented Safari Camps. This beautiful shot of the birds flying in formation was captured by Dilum, at the Mahoora Tented Safari Camp in Wilpattu when he was out on an early morning walk.

 

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Much more than just a great place to stay

"Thanks to our guide Avinka we had five great safaris staying four nights just after reopening this February. The staff made us feel so very welcome during the entire stay.

The safaries are just wonderful, and having a great guide in your vehicle makes a big difference. Avinka can spot animals you would never see and we were even lucky enough to sight leopards on the trees, close to our vehicle, and also running through the field. The wildlife is so exciting that you will have a great experience even if you don‘t see any leopards. We also had a great driver, which is essential if you drive through difficult territory. You are being taken care of the entire time, so even for those who do safaris for the first time, you will always feel safe.

The camp itself is very comfortable, you get everything you can think of, and on top of the great food being served with so much attention and friendliness. You also get wonderful vegetarian and vegan options. They put on bonfires at night, which makes it unforgettable.
When booking and making plans, you get great support from the headquarters, even if it gets difficult since you have to change your plans.
The best thing what can happen to you at the end of a vacation is when you are a bit sad to leave the place, having experienced something to remember forever, and the team does everything for this to happen. Thank you so much"

Axel S wrote, Traveled with family
January 2021

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