Dennis Brennan, Valka on Takeoff (PEOPLE 2022)

My neighbour, Aaron is not only a Personal Trainer but he is also a Geneticist, a Python snake breeder and an exotic bird trainer. Two years ago he bought a fledgling Green Winged Macaw that he is able to track with a GPS transmitter system attached to the tail feathers as a training aid.. The trust, affection and bond that Aaron and Valka have developed is palpable. This beautifully coloured Macaw is 90cm long and flys among native birds around the local parkland.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.