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Ecotherapy 365/291 : Don’t Be A Galah

Today's video is titled, 'Don't be a Galah', even though it features cockatoos. In Australia we call people a Galah if they do something they should know better. In other words it's a funny way of calling someone dumb when they do something stupid. Australians are not so uptight about insults so this is quite a friendly practice, and I hope you will take it in that same lighthearted spirit. The something dumb is quite apparent in the video. Me being a Galah when I stupidly put my hand out to a bird with an extremely sharp beak and no food on offer. I don't really know what I was thinking. Yeah, I deserved what I got, but also it could have been worse. Bird beaks and claws do carry a lot of bacteria so I could have gotten an infection from this bite. Thankfully I cleansed the wound with tea tree oil and hand sanitiser straight away so I minimised my risk. And, also thankfully, it was a small bite. The cockatoo gently reminded me I had crossed a line. While not typically aggressive, a cockatoo has a strong bite force that can cause deep cuts, bruising, and, in some cases, broken bones. Even if a bite doesn't look severe, a cockatoo's beak can crush nerves, leading to potential long-term issues like numbness or pain, along with the risk of infection or disease transmission. Psittacosis (Ornithosis) is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted from birds to humans, causing flu-like symptoms and pneumonia in severe cases. Pasteurellosis is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted through bites and cause systemic symptoms. If, like me, you are foolish enough to provoke a cockatoo bite, it may be necessary to seek medical attention or get a tetanus shot. Clean and monitor the wound, keeping watch for signs of infection in the days following the bite. My mistake was in thinking I was interacting with a pet cockatoo, just like those I grew up with. In my childhood it was quite popular to keep native birds like Cockatoos, Galahs, Cockatiels and Finches as pets, along with the ubiquitous Budgerigar. I had frequently fed cockatoos handfuls of sunflower seeds and fruits such as apple slices. It was natural then, an unthinking act, to put my hand out when this cockatoo approached me. And herein lies a common mistake, a form of self-centredness when we encounter wild animals. We take a human-centred approach more often than restraining ourselves for the sake of the animal's wellbeing. It is not usually from malice, but from fascination, or even love. I’ve talked about this issue a couple of times before but it’s worth mentioning again as it can be very easy to make mistakes or forget our own best intentions in the moment. And today's video is slightly different in that it shows a very real world outcome. Interacting with wild animals, birds and even highly dangerous creatures like marine life, reptiles and insects is a huge excitement for most of us. Thanks to so-called conservationists like Steve Erwin, people can get a false impression of their ability to make contact with wildlife without consequence. This is a dangerous mindset. Wild animals in themselves are not dangerous. They may pose a threat to us when we cross paths with them but the fault is always on our side. When entering a natural environment it is vital that we adopt this important mindset so that we keep our own inclinations in check. It is important for our personal safety as well as for the protection of the wildlife, more importantly. Today's Ecotherapy tip is to 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥. Do not approach or interfere with the natural behaviour of wildlife, and do not feed them unless it is beneficial and lawful to do so in your location. Always research the guidelines and restrictions in place when you engage with nature, and exercise the wisdom and compassion that reveals your intelligence with regard to wild animals. Every human entering into contact with wildlife brings potentially negative consequences along with them. We have a responsiblity to offer our respect in order to leave the environment in its best possible condition after we leave again. This is part of the 'leave no trace' mantra adopted by true nature lovers. Don't be a Galah... Smile to yourself #ecotherapy #friluftsliv #naturetherapy #outdoors #sunrise #cockatoo #galah #mountains #birds #wildlife #animalwelfare #bluemountains #newsouthwales #australia #twowildfeet ____________________ Location : Blue Mountains — New South Wales, Australia Source Information : https://slll.cass.anu.edu.au/centres/... Music : Things Went South (Stationary Sign), Epidemic Sound