Health, Wealth & the Bird

Health, Wealth & the Bird We’re David & Cindy Marr, travelling Oz with our cheeky cocky, Rocky. A water mishap sparked a deep dive into health, habits & life on the road.

Expect honest tips, small swaps, and lessons (sometimes from a bird). Follow for laughs, hacks & real talk.

Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo - The Royalty of the Australian SkyWhen a red-tailed black cockatoo flies overhead, people sto...
30/04/2026

Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo - The Royalty of the Australian Sky
When a red-tailed black cockatoo flies overhead, people stop and look.
Huge wings. Slow powerful flight. Deep haunting call.
And then the flash of those brilliant red tail panels.
Males carry the bold red colour. Females are beautifully marked with yellow speckling and softer orange-yellow tail panels.
They can live for decades and form strong pair bonds.
But like many natives, old hollow trees are disappearing, and without hollows, breeding becomes harder.
They aren’t just birds.
They’re part of the soul of Australia.
Have you ever seen one in the wild?

Why You Wake Up Tired After 8 Hours SleepYou slept. But you still feel exhausted.Often it’s not the hours - it’s the qua...
28/04/2026

Why You Wake Up Tired After 8 Hours Sleep
You slept. But you still feel exhausted.
Often it’s not the hours - it’s the quality.
Common reasons:
• mouth breathing
• blood sugar swings overnight
• alcohol
• stress hormones
• poor magnesium levels
• too hot room
• late screens before bed
Better sleep starts before bed, not in bed.
Tonight try:
• no phone 30 mins before sleep
• cool dark room
• protein-based dinner
• regular sleep time
Waking refreshed changes everything.
Do you wake refreshed or foggy?

TONIGHT 7PMADELAIDE TIMEARE YOU COMING?Tonight’s free live session is for people who are tired of repeating the same cyc...
27/04/2026

TONIGHT 7PM
ADELAIDE TIME
ARE YOU COMING?
Tonight’s free live session is for people who are tired of repeating the same cycle.
Overthinking.
Self-doubt.
Knowing what to do but not doing it.
You don’t need more pressure.
You may need a new approach.
Tonight 7pm Adelaide time
Comment SESSION and I’ll send the link.

The Ugly Duckling of the Bird WorldMost people imagine baby sulphur-crested cockatoos would hatch looking soft, fluffy a...
27/04/2026

The Ugly Duckling of the Bird World

Most people imagine baby sulphur-crested cockatoos would hatch looking soft, fluffy and adorable.
Reality check: they look like tiny prehistoric creatures with bad haircuts.
Look at those enormous feet and huge eyes.
They look less like future cockatoos and more like tiny aliens who’ve crash-landed in a tree hollow.
Pink skin. Sparse fluff. Oversized beaks. Permanently confused expressions.
Then somehow… nature works its magic.
Those awkward little nestlings grow into the beautiful, intelligent sulphur-crested cockatoos many Australians know and love.
It’s a reminder that rough beginnings don’t predict the final outcome.
Even Rocky once looked like a feather duster in progress.
Beauty takes time.
Have you ever seen baby cockatoos before?

ANOTHER MONDAY… WHY DOES NOTHING REALLY CHANGE?Ever feel like life changes on the surface… but the same issues keep retu...
26/04/2026

ANOTHER MONDAY… WHY DOES NOTHING REALLY CHANGE?

Ever feel like life changes on the surface… but the same issues keep returning?
Thought this might help someone today.
Follow Enter Your Era for deeper content.
Comment SESSION and I’ll send the link.

Baudin’s Black CockatooNot all endangered birds live in remote places.Some are disappearing quietly in our own backyard....
23/04/2026

Baudin’s Black Cockatoo

Not all endangered birds live in remote places.
Some are disappearing quietly in our own backyard.
Baudin’s black cockatoo is found only in the south-west of Western Australia. Nowhere else on Earth.
Baudin’s Cockatoo is known as the long-billed white-tailed black cockatoo.
They’re known for their long slender beaks, loud calls, and intelligence. They use that long beak to pull seeds from marri nuts and other native food sources.
They usually travel in pairs or family groups and can live for decades in the wild.
But life is getting harder.
Loss of forest habitat, fewer old trees for nesting hollows, and human pressures are all taking a toll.
When old trees disappear, future generations disappear with them.
Most Australians have never heard of Baudin’s black cockatoo.
That may be part of the problem.
You can’t protect what people don’t know exists.

The Hidden Cause of Afternoon TirednessWhy do so many people feel flat around 3 PM?It’s often not age.It’s not laziness....
21/04/2026

The Hidden Cause of Afternoon Tiredness

Why do so many people feel flat around 3 PM?
It’s often not age.
It’s not laziness.
And it’s not “just one of those things.”
For many people, the afternoon slump comes from a mix of:
• blood sugar spikes and crashes
• dehydration
• poor sleep
• too much processed food
• stress overload
The body keeps score.
Instead of reaching straight for sugar or another coffee, try this first:
Drink a large glass of water.
Walk for 5 minutes.
Have some protein.
Get outside for fresh air.
Small changes can create big shifts in energy.
Do you hit a slump in the afternoon — or are you good all day?

Rocky has a new best mate… and apparently, I’ve been replaced.Meet Andy from the next camping spot. Since arriving, Rock...
19/04/2026

Rocky has a new best mate… and apparently, I’ve been replaced.
Meet Andy from the next camping spot. Since arriving, Rocky has decided Andy is the coolest human in the park.
Now I get constant whinging because he wants to go over there all the time. If he’s told no, he’ll try to sneak over anyway, taking a wide berth around me like I won’t notice.
He doesn’t just visit either, he helps with chores. By “helps,” I mean follows Andy around, pulls tools out of the toolbag, and supervises everything closely.
Andy’s tools all had nice rubber handles once. Now they come with custom cockatoo scratch marks, so he’ll never forget Rocky.
Some birds choose their people… and Rocky has clearly made his decision.
I’m just the staff now.

Carnaby’s Black CockatooNot all cockatoos are thriving. Some are disappearing.Carnaby’s black cockatoos are one of Austr...
09/04/2026

Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo

Not all cockatoos are thriving. Some are disappearing.
Carnaby’s black cockatoos are one of Australia’s most beautiful birds… and one of the most vulnerable.
They live in the south-west of Western Australia, moving between inland breeding areas and coastal feeding grounds throughout the year.
What makes them unique is their strong family bonds and their tendency to travel in small, tight flocks.
But their numbers are declining.
Loss of habitat, fewer nesting trees, and reduced food sources are making survival harder every year.
Some cockatoo species are still common.
This isn’t one of them.
They don’t just need protection… they need awareness.
Some cockatoos are still everywhere - Carnaby’s aren’t.

Free Today: Break the Sugar CycleDear Sugar, It’s OverI used to struggle with constant energy crashes and intense sugar ...
07/04/2026

Free Today: Break the Sugar Cycle

Dear Sugar, It’s Over
I used to struggle with constant energy crashes and intense sugar cravings.
It felt like I was on a rollercoaster.
Wake up tired.
Reach for sugar to get going.
Crash at 3 PM.
Reach for more sugar.
Sound familiar?
That cycle isn’t a lack of willpower.
It’s how your body and brain respond to sugar.
That’s exactly why I wrote Dear Sugar, It’s Over.
It’s not about never eating sweets again.
It’s about taking back control of your energy and your health.
Today, I’m giving the digital copy away FREE to my followers.
If you want a copy, comment SUGAR below and I’ll send you the link.

This Isn’t About WillpowerRocky thinks he’s entitled to every single piece of fruit in the house. 🦜🍓 If I even look at a...
05/04/2026

This Isn’t About Willpower
Rocky thinks he’s entitled to every single piece of fruit in the house. 🦜
🍓 If I even look at a strawberry, he’s there. Waiting. Judging. Demanding his cut.
Watching him obsess over sweet things got me thinking about our own cravings.
We really aren't that different! Did you know that sugar cravings aren't just a "lack of willpower"?
They are actually a chemical response in the brain. When you eat sugar, your brain releases dopamine. It feels good, so your brain says, "Do that again!"
It’s not you being weak. It’s biology. But it got me wondering... what is your absolute biggest weakness when that 3 PM sugar craving hits?
Are you reaching for chocolate or biscuits?
Let me know below! 👇

Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo… or Pink Cockatoo? 🦜🌸Most people know this bird as Major Mitchell’s cockatoo.And yes.It really...
26/03/2026

Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo… or Pink Cockatoo? 🦜🌸

Most people know this bird as Major Mitchell’s cockatoo.
And yes.It really was named after a man called Major Mitchell.
Major Sir Thomas Mitchell
An explorer in Australia in the 1800s 🧭
He wrote about this bird in his journals and described how striking it was.
And the name stuck.
But that’s not the only name it’s had.
Its scientific name is:
Cacatua leadbeateri 🧬 (named in 1831 — not after Mitchell)
For a time, it was also commonly known as:
Leadbeater’s cockatoo
And more simply:
Pink cockatoo
More recently, there’s been a shift. 🔄
In 2023, the preferred name was updated back to:
Pink cockatoo
Partly to move away from naming animals after people, including figures whose histories are now being re-examined, such as Major Sir Thomas Mitchell.
And to use a more neutral, descriptive name 🏷️
Same bird. Same personality.
Just a different name.
And no matter what you call it.
It’s still one of the most striking cockatoos in Australia. ✨

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