learning to use the flash with birds

[racedraper]

let me know how I can improve these pics. Im learning all the neat settings and learning the difference between fill and back ground flashes.
First I was going for ominous look. kinda evil thing. These are of our new buddies. Izzy the Senegal Parrot and stewey the quaker parrot

pet me please

Im dirty

looking good

can not forget the quaker