Rainbow Lorikeets in Love – The Story and Video
Our house at Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia, was nestled in a beautiful patch of native bushland. The property was surrounded by tall gum trees, flowering banksias, and bottlebrushes. This made it a bird’s paradise. We never fed them, but we did place a simple plastic bowl filled with water on the deck, which quickly became a magnet for thirsty visitors. Thirty-seven species of birds loved our place, though some came only once.
The air was often filled with birdsong, and we spent countless hours watching their antics from the kitchen window. However, as time went on, the balance began to shift. The bold and boisterous rainbow lorikeets, the ever-present noisy miners, and the territorial red wattlebirds gradually took over the area. Sadly, many of the quieter little birds that once brought such joy started to disappear, unable to compete with the more aggressive ones. It was quite sad and we missed them.
The bowerbirds were the first to arrive in the morning. While the pasha had a bath, the female birds waited patiently in the nearby bushes for their turn. Then red wattlebirds claimed the pool as their own, often for hours. They launched themselves from the nearby railing in dramatic arcs, diving into the water from varying heights like Olympic high divers choosing perches that would be the equivalent of 10, 5, or 3 metres.
As the heat of the day began to wane and the shadows stretched across the deck, the rainbow lorikeets made their entrance. They arrived in loud, colourful flocks of five to ten, tumbling through the air like unruly schoolchildren at recess. Their screeches and chatter shattered the stillness, and the once-serene water bowl became a chaotic, flapping, splashing scene—a true swimming carnival.
There was no order, no waiting for turns, just a joyful riot of colour and sound as they jostled and bathed and sipped between fluttering wings. It was the grand finale of the day’s avian procession, as vibrant as it was unpredictable.
The “Love Birds”. For over 15 years, a pair of Rainbow Lorikeets visited us—always together. If one was ever missing, the other would call out until they were reunited. They cared for each other and loved each other greatly.
While gentle with one another, they were bossy to all the other birds. Whenever our Love Birds arrived, all bathing activities came to a halt. Birds of every size—even the bigger ones like magpies—cleared out of the pool and waited patiently in the nearby bushes until the “Love Birds” finished. This could take some time. No one dared to challenge their authority.
After their long, refreshing bath, the colourful Rainbow Lorikeets flutter into the branches of a nearby gum tree. Then, they preen and groom each other’s feathers for a long time. After that, they rested and seemed to enjoy the fantastic view of the lagoon and the Ranges.
Rainbow Lorikeets typically sleep at night. However, on this occasion, we observed two of these lively birds taking an unexpected nap in the nearby gum trees. After an exhausting swim, it seemed they needed a little rest. Their colorful plumage stood out against the green leaves, and we had never witnessed such a sight before.
It was a rare moment of quiet for these normally active birds—a little pause in their busy day.
The two Rainbow Lorikeets had many offspring, and they cared for them wonderfully, feeding and grooming them. Both parents share the work. But when they came for bathing, they were treated like all other birds; they were not allowed to share the bath with them.
Now turn on the speaker and watch the video of the Love Birds – Rainbow Lorikeets.
If you enjoyed the love story video and want to watch another video, click the Dragon Fight. A brutal fight between two Water Dragons about a beautiful girl and control over the area. We are sure you will love the video and the music as well.