Introduced to North America in the late 1960s by accident as legend goes.... for a while, after multiplying rapidly, they were considered invasive and some were eradicated. After decades of observation and research, they are not harming farmland, crops, etc. as once anticipated. But they ARE known to nest on power poles and break the electricity connections causing power outages in cities across America. They've then been moved and adapt well to their new environment.
I was told through the birder's grapevine a couple weeks ago about the nesting community at a local Catholic Retreat. Driving there, and blogging with photos of the church and grounds HERE, I found 'em!!! Literally hundreds!
MONK PARAKEET [wild]
photos taken: Our Lady of Corpus Christi Retreat - C C, Texas
habitat map: parakeet
Monk Parakeet Facts:
Read More:
Corpus Christi Newspaper Article
Texas's own RUM DISTILLERY Logo
Texas Monthly Magazine Article
Monk Parakeet Fledglings in Austin, Texas [photo]
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Beautiful photos and interesting information!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week-end!
Lea
We have a similar problem here Anni. Ring-necked Parakeets must be related to the MOnk - tey look very similar. i'm afraid they don't fit in well but they have found a niche and exploited it to the maximum.
ReplyDeleteGood pictures of yours.
Have a good week ahead you both.
Hello Anni, I would love to see the Monk parakeets. I am glad they are not so bad after all. I have of some rare sightings here in Maryland, nothing close to me though. Great post and photos. Thanks for hosting! Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your fanatstic photos !
Have a happy weekend !
They're gorgeous birds. Enjoy your weekend, Anni.
ReplyDeletearen't they cute!
ReplyDeleteI travel a long way in winter to see those. Now, I find out they're on our doorstep. Good catch this week!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Anni I didn't realize there were so many in the States.
ReplyDelete20 chambers! 200 nests!!! They live in a huge neighborhood! They look like either large parakeets or small parrots. I love that bit of blue on the edge of their wings! I guess people cannot have them as pets because they need to live in a large community of birds. It would break their hearts. He is so camouflaged in the first picture that it took me awhile to find him! My favorites are #4, where he is looking straight at you, and the next to last picture.
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty! Seems odd that they can successfully be moved. What stops them from flying home?
ReplyDeletegreat sighting and lovely shots Anni.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anni; I've never seen parakeet before, p:-) I wish I could, Dear friend. I love their colorful bodies and your pictures are wonderful♪
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Still trying to wrap my brain around "up to 200 nests" together. Holy cow that's one heck of an apartment complex ;o)
ReplyDeletePretty coloring on them; I'll bet their wings look neat in flight.
Wow, not birds we would see around here. Interesting reading about the monks :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Anni. I love seeing birds that aren't native to my area, especially exotic looking ones like this.
ReplyDeleteThey're pretty and look very amusing. Glad they don't pose a threat to native species!
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And they add color to our at times brown Texas landscapes. Loved lingering over these photos!
ReplyDeleteSuper shots- and thanks for hosting! BTW, I love your header!
ReplyDeleteAnni, we we go to Aruba, I always look for the wild parakeets...such a treat to find them, so I know how thrilled you were!!...:)JP
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