Got 'Cha
For the past three weeks I have been hiding in the bushes, crouching behind a tree, and standing in the shadows to capture this little guy.
I'm sure the neighbors are relieved that I finally got pictures of these two little guys. I'm sure they are wondering what I'm doing lurking around in the bushes. That's really not normal for me.
Are you fascinated by any unusual birds in your backyard?
My husband compares me to a "child with a new toy."
When I see either one of these guys I grab the camera.
I have plenty of pictures of the bushes and the yard, especially under the feeder, right after they fly away.
I can almost hear the two of them laugh when I "miss" the shot!
When I came flying into the house, doors slamming behind me shouting, "I got them"! My husband was a little nervous---for a minute.
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Kathryn writes inspirational Christian poetry. She is also a Christian motivational speaker who strives to inspire and encourage with a little humor along the way. She is the author of the Boone's Creek myst... View profile
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Post a CommentThanks so much Rita...
Cute!
Lana,
I'm sure they are parakeets too. Now. Thanks for all the tips. I do have dogs but they are inside a fenced area. The bird feeders are on the outside----- yes we do have a bird bath too. The parakeets have been gone for over a week. I am hoping they are okay. The first time I saw them I grabbed my camera. But it took weeks before I got both of them. I was able to get the green one first. I hope they are okay.
Kathryn, they are not painted buntings (trust me). They are definitely parakeets, I have had some as pets, Budgerier (Melopsittacus undulatus). They are not native to Florida and escaped birds have formed colonies.
Here are some resources:
(look at page 4 under Budgerier): http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/UW/UW21300.pdf
(you can listen to their songs) http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/960/overview/Budgerigar.aspx
It is possible these birds are part of the colonies, or they recently escaped from someone's home. I think you are already providing food. Continue doing this (especially in the winter). Also, make sure the food has nutrients and not just millet seed. They need a constant source of water, so a bird bath would work. You may want to make sure that predators are not able to get them too. If you have dogs or cats, keep them away from the birds.
Lana,
I don't know where they came from but they are always together. I absolutely love to watch them fly. They climb and then in tandem fly towards the roof of the shed, or any of the trees in the back yard. They've been here for several months. Several people who saw the photos thought they were Painted Buntings. But they sure look like parakeets to me. Not being a native Floridian I didn't know if parakeets fly in the wild.
Great photos Kathryn. Memmay, they are both definitely parakeets. Kathryn, did they escape from someone's home? How long have you seen them? I know you mentioned you live in Florida, so at least the outdoor temperature is warm enough for them, but I am concerned about their ability to survive. If they were someone's pets and escaped, they may not be fully adapted to living in the wild.
Do you mean my boyz? Dogs-----Maltese and a Westie. Yes I live in Florida too
Are they parakeets...you must live in the south
LOL! You sound like me! cheers :)