Charlie came to our group in 2004 as an excellent talker. His guardian Judy wasn't sure if he was talking in context but suspected he was. When she sent the first recording in, it didn't take the committee long to acknowledge that he was talking in very good context.
This is what Judy has to say about her wonderful little Charlie. "Charlie really is a treasure and it amazes me too how long and clear he can talk when he has something to say. I love the way he coughs to clear his throat, and believe it or not I have actually seen him go get a drink from his water dish, then carry on - funny little lad he is!
I also can't believe how often he talks about things he hears just from listening to my conversations, it is hard to believe they can pick up and remember things in passing. He actually learns more from general conversations than when I try to teach him words or phrases by repetition. And of course all of the birds in the group have their own thoughts and opinions - I still find that totally amazing and we love listening to all the recordings.
Here are some of Charlie's Recordings:
In this recording Charlie talks about the problems budgies and people can have with mice.
In this recording Charlie seems to be able to describe pictures he has never seen before. Almost as if he is remote viewing.
In this recording Charlie talks about being taken care of and looked after when he is sick. He also jokes about the Keystone Cops coming for a visit.
Charlie talks about his talking abilities and how they can be judged in a very high court by some of the best talking budgies in the world
He talks about how the world is full of destruction and killing and evil and how budgies plan to change the future with a new bible
In this one Charlie reaches out to the younger generation