An unexpected sighting of a domestic Cockatiel in the wild | Nymphicus hollandicus

While out and about at one of Sydney's wetlands, we heard a strange bird sound overhead with a uncommon shape and flight pattern. We kick scootered to the general area it flew to, hoping to get another glimpse of it and to be able to identify it as we often do surveys on bird diversity in the area. It wasn't long before it flew from a tree and landed in this naturalised creek for a drink. It turns out it was quite an unexpected sighting of a domestic Cockatiel in the wild. Unfortunately it's likely escaped from an aviary, has been released or is someone's lost pet that got away! Our attempts to get close to rescue it was unsuccessful, it didn't allow us to approach and would fly to inaccessible locations that weren't safe to attempt a rescue. This video makes it appear much closer as we were filming with a super telephoto lens used for wildlife. UPDATE: Hi everyone, I've noticed a lot of owners who have either lost or previously lost their pet bird or cockatiel. I've assembled some tips, thanks to your comments and some research online to hopefully help you find your lost little ones. Cockatiel (Domestic) | Nymphicus hollandicus "Tiny cockatoo with a long pointed tail. When perched, the yellowish face and crest and orange cheek patch of the male are distinctive. In flight has dark wing tips and bold white wing panels contrasting with a gray back. Calls frequently with a tuneful fast-whistled "wee-rooo"." (eBird) 👦🏻 Hi everyone! Subscribe for relaxing and silent nature videos and vlogs as I discover birds in wild and urban habitats that I hope we can conserve and restore. Minimal music and no dialogue. 🦜 Birds and wildlife in Australia and beyond 🌎 Silent travel vlogs finding new birds and unique natural and urban habitats 🎞️ Short films, docos and behind the scenes videos 🎨 Creative wildlife and environmental projects including art projects, illustrations and paintings Email me at [email protected] for business or personal enquiries, including video licensing requests, collaborations, thoughts or questions! Instagram:   / john.kha   Website: https://www.johnkha.com Facebook:   / johnkha.art   My short film, Currawong is now on Youtube! 'A short, observational documentary, capturing an intimate portrait of the daily lives of a pair of Pied Currawongs, that are challenged to raise a family through a difficult breeding season' | Learn more at https://currawongfilm.com