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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 8h

The 36 year old (a Macaw) has a general life expectancy of anywhere from 45-60ish, though I know one who is 75 and in great health & activity level. The 39 year old (an Amazon) has an exceptionally long life span - 60-100 (or older) though reaching 100 is still not common.

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 10h

Yes, two parrots - one who is 36 years old and another who is 39 - are my exceptional friends and companions.

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 11h

Oh, Moluccan Cockatoos are wonderful dancers, dramatic as they can possibly be and FULL of bold moves! 😍🤣

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 11h

😊

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 12h

A friend on Facebook passed along this screenshot of data confirmation, along with some valuable, timely advice about turning off or dimming lights.

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 12h

I’ll bet the pets were a wonderful distraction in math class. 😂

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 12h

🤞for rain for you.

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 12h

😂

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 12h

Hi Shore Bird! What a great story to share with us, thanks!

I hope all is well with you too.
All is well with me.

I hope the incoming stormy weather doesn’t play rough with you & your home. I hope it’ll be kind to Plum Island too!

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 12h

😂 Well why not? They don’t have any dollars to worry about 😉

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 13h

Real time video chats for parrots? Sure, why not!?

www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s...

Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Loved It

Wild parrots tend to fly in flocks, but when kept as single pets, they may become lonely and bored

www.smithsonianmag.com

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 13h

Just in time for the weekend - maybe you can pick up a few new moves before hitting the dance floor!

www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...

Think You Can Dance? Check Out These Cockatoos. Research Finds the Parrots Have 30 Moves in Their Repertoire

A new study of the birds in online videos and at an Australian zoo revealed 17 dance moves never before documented by scientists

www.smithsonianmag.com

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 1d

There are so many variables that impact migration patterns. A variety of data, noting diverse factors, will be compiled going forward. Separately, when we have the field data about each species population numbers within their range that will be a key finding. Your question’s answer is complex.

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 1d

That’s a great question, Scott. Right now I think the only reliable way to look at these blockbuster migration numbers - notably 3 record breaking nights on 3 nights since 9/29 - is at face value.

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 1d

I live in Berkshire County, MA, a comparatively small county in one of the smallest US states.

BirdCast tracked 6,816,400 birds migrating through MY small county last night!

Now look at this image showing a record-breaking 1.25 BILLION birds migrating in the US last night - incredible!

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 1d

On the night of October 8, 2025 a mind-blowing, record-breaking number of birds were in flight -
1.25 BILLION!

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Denali Sam @denalisam.bsky.social · 1d

Hi IG! Your posts & messages like this one always make my day. 🍁🍂🌾