The arrival of one cockatoo usually heralds the arrival of many more in the days to come. Our first one came sqawking and swooping in thismorning. Maybe his mates will arrive soon?
Cockies are always a worry if you have wooden decks or verandas - they like to chew them. We had friends who had to replace the wooden railing around their decks. As a result they gave up on feeding ANY birds in the neighbourhood.
Our cocky visitors like to sit in the white cedar down near the creek and "prune" it. After a visit we have a litter of small branches and twigs that been cut off and fallen. They don't seem to eat them - just like to cut them off....