There is a new member of the Orphie family.

His name is Opie and he’s a bird. A cockatiel. He is beautiful – pearled gray and yellow, with a yellow mohawk and tail and bright orange circles on his cheeks. He’s about six months old and very personable. He likes to hang out on people’s shoulders and prefers human company to being in his cage.

We love him. Especially Bubba. Right now, Bubba has him perched on his shoulder, showing him around the house.

It’s a sweet thing, watching a boy and his bird.