Flash the Parrotlet & his Antics

Flash is a 13-year-old blue mutation Pacific Parrotlet. He's quite the precocious little dude, cuter than a bug in a rug, and no stranger to the camera (I'm pretty sure he thinks he owns me). And he's got quite the following worldwide.

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Okayyyyyy...after a couple questions about why Flash wasn’t also sporting a mask in my last photo, I figured it’d be pretty funny to make him one too. 🤣 It is about THE tiniest pleated thing I have ever pleated, and is completely and utterly ridiculous, but Flash (surprisingly!) seemed to like it. I think he thinks its sole purpose is to massage his head. 😆 anywho. Do yourself a favor and watch his little mask video - if you need a laugh this is guaranteed to get you giggling. Especially the last little thing he says. Oh, Flash. I do love you so, my funny little mask-wearing giggle monster. #flashtheparrotlet #parrotsofinstagram #parrotletsofinstagram #pacificparrotlet #pet #petbird #birdnerd #ilovemybird #quarantinechic #imeasilyamused (at Missoula, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-TGRDUHKHF/?igshid=1e2pwvkvj8vke

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This is Flash’s version of a “bath,” where he makes a very big deal about it, yet barely gets wet. 😆💙 #flashtheparrotlet #parrotsofinstagram #parrotlet #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #petbird #birdnerd #ilovemybird https://www.instagram.com/p/B8N4aLVHURO/?igshid=1ot5o2uh9awt

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I have a teenager on my hands! December 8th was Flash’s 13th hatch day! I still can’t quite wrap my head around the fact that this feathery little bundle of happiness, hilarity, and pure joy has been by my side for THIRTEEN YEARS. I say this every year, and honestly quite a lot throughout the entire 365 days that march on by on the regular, but I swear, my heart grows bigger with each passing moment he’s in my life. Flash fills me with such immense love for such a tiny thing - sometimes it’s overwhelming (but only in the best way possible). We celebrated by putting up lights outside and the Christmas tree inside, he got to play with the ornament boxes (his favorite!), and enjoyed warming his feathery little bum on the lights (as is his annual tradition). To top it off, he got to feast on broccoli, enjoyed all sorts of cuddles and pets, and wound down his night with snuggles and kisses against our necks. Oh Flash man, my little pookie doo, you sweet schnookie boy - I love you with all my heart and more. Happy hatch day, Flashy Pants! #kristinepaulsenphotography #canon #dslr #noniphone #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram #petbird #parrotsofinstagram #parrotlet #parrotletsofinstagram #birdsofig #christmasbirdie #ilovemybird #birdnerd #christmastree🎄 #mybabybird (at Missoula, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5_NL1RFTYD/?igshid=6gpjtq1xnlhl

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I missed my little weirdo. Stick around until the end of the video - it’s the best part. 🤣 #flashtheparrotlet #parrotlet #parrotletsofinstagram #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram #birdnerd #petbird #ilovemybird https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CtHInnkkz/?igshid=1otdnj9njpxe8

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Birb kisses from Flash are the best kisses.

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This guy. ❣️ . . #flashtheparrotlet #pacificparrotlet #parrotlet #parrotsofinstagram #parrotletsofinstagram #parrotsofig #birdnerd https://www.instagram.com/p/BuhPTiWnK96/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q1tphfzng44w

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Wishing you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day from me and Flash and his hunka hunka burnin’ love, The Garbage Can. I hope you all have your own version of Flash’s Garbage Can in your lives. 🤣🥰😂😍❣️(But I also hope your Garbage Can reciprocates a bit more than Flash’s does. 🤣😂🤣) #valentinesday2019 #mylittlevalentineweirdo #flashtheparrotlet #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram #parrotsofig #parrotletsofinstagram #ilovemybird https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4GBI_n_QJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ws5rphlz38wa

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Morning mohawk man. . #flashtheparrotlet #parrotlet #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram #parrotsofig #sillybird #petbird https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYrZKUnNdO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cw0j07zw1j02

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Merry Christmas from mister Flash and me! Beautiful bouquet from Susie and Katie (thank you again!), and gorgeous florals by Habitat Floral. #flashtheparrotlet #kristinepaulsenphotography #canon #dslr #noniphone #christmasbouquet #parrotsofinstagram #parrot #parrotlet #parrotletsofinstagram #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram #birdsofig #birdnerd (at Missoula, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0dj51nhd9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14fczo2cvr1en

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I am so thankful that 12 years ago today this bright and beautiful little bundle of baby birdie goodness hatched into this world and eventually made his way to me, and subsequently into every recess of my heart. He may be small, but he packs so much joy, humor and sweetness into his 4 1/2-inch tall body, and shares it all, both with me, and others who love him too. I cannot believe he’s 12! To celebrate he got a big bath this morning, lots of neck scritches, cuddle time in my hair, a trip to the kitchen to whisper sweet nothings to his longtime love the garbage can, fresh spinach, some bites of a piece of popcorn, and for dessert he’ll be treated to vanilla yogurt. He’s a very happy little birdie and I love his little self with my entire heart. 💙 #kristinepaulsenphotography #canon #dslr #noniphone #flashtheparrotlet #parrotlet #parrotletsofinstagram #parrotsofinstagram #birdsofig #petbird #birdmodel #birdnerd #happyhatchday #ilovemybird #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJW9x0HgwS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ahd7fhhjnu3s

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Snow bird. ❄️ (Don’t worry. No Flashes were harmed in the making of this image. He was only outside for a total of 30 seconds for this shot and was perfectly content to sit on that branch.) #kristinepaulsenphotography #canon #dslr #noniphone #flashtheparrotlet #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram #birdsofig #petbird #parrotlet #parrotsofig #missoulamt #winterinautumn https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAZF4ZHrv8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p4fmp193agu

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Fair warning, if you don’t want to watch Flash use the potty, don’t watch this video. :) 🐦🚽💩

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I’m grateful for this fluffy, feathery nugget who keeps me happy and smiling. Watch ‘til the end with sound on...worth it. #flashtheparrotlet #pacificparrotlet #pacificparrotletsofinstagram #parrotlet #parrotletsofinstagram #petbird #birdyawn #sofloofy #birdsofig https://www.instagram.com/p/Boo7nBqnGsF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1291qmecyrpgv