Showtime for galahs

Cracking pace ... Did you know that galahs can reach speeds of more than 70km/h? This pair of speedsters was caught on film by photographer David Cook. The end of winter is a busy time for our pink-feathered friends ... they are getting ready to mate. PICTURE: David Cook GALAHS are starting to show off and perform for their partners all over Australia, as they get ready for the breeding season.

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Pesticide blamed for deaths of hundreds of wild birds

A volunteer plucks out a dead little corella from waters near Dubbo. Photo: Louise DongesA chemical used to control insects and non-native pest birds is likely to blame for the deaths of hundreds of wild birds near Dubbo in the state's central west, the NSW Environment Protection Authority said.

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Galahgate: Indonesian bird nappers fly free as Tony Abbott refuses to ruffle feathers

Chris Hibbard owner of Berkshire Park Bird Farm & Pet Supplies. Chris sold to a group of Indonesians some of his native birds and then reported them to customs.INDONESIAN military officials caught trying to smuggle galahs and parrots on a plane Australia had gifted the island nation were allegedly let off because customs staff deemed it "government-related".

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Cockatoos, galahs know their onions

Galahs in Canbarra enjoying the onion weed feest. Image by BartoCanberra is now in the midst of an annual phenomenon when large flocks of cockatoos and galahs congregate, usually by roadsides, looking very intent at pulling something tasty out of the ground.

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Mystery illness affecting galahs

Galah's (Eolophus roseicapillus). Image Werner WitteFollowing the mystery deaths of a large number of birds last winter, an equally curious affliction seems to be affecting galahs this year, with a number of mature birds suddenly unable to fly and falling about in what appears to be an unco-ordinated and drunken state.

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