74. Theme 223 ~Pair~

These lovebirds are a pair of Monk parakeets in their colony in Edgewater, New Jersey.  While I was photographing them, dozens of others were flying in and out carrying twigs & sticks for their nests. If you click on the above link, you’ll find what a frenzy they’ve stirred up in the community.

Pair
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  1. On March 28, 2009 at 1:15 AM Donna said:

    Simply Adorable!

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  2. On March 18, 2009 at 9:08 PM Ellen said:

    What a sweet shot, such amazing birds, you can’t help but admire them even if they may not belong.

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  3. On March 18, 2009 at 3:57 PM needlepointernc said:

    Nice contrast between the green and the browns in their nest. There is a documentary called “The Parrots of Telegraph Hill” about a flock of parrots and an eccentric man who takes care of them. It is on Netflix for free play I think.

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  4. On March 16, 2009 at 7:16 PM janets365 said:

    What a cute couple! They certainly don’t look dangerous. I’d love to have a few of those in my area. Maybe they’d keep the squirrels off my feeders. Nice photo!

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  5. On March 16, 2009 at 4:21 AM witchyborder said:

    How cute! Great shot for the theme.

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  6. On March 16, 2009 at 12:24 AM Iona said:

    How in the world do they survive so far north of their native lands? After all, Jew Jersey isn’t exactly noted for its mild climate. They are beautiful. And I would like to have one. But I do know what can happen when something live is introduced to an area where it is not native, the introduction has the possibility of decimating the area in more ways than one. Like the problems being caused recently by the Lion Fish http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionfish
    or the Kudzu vine – “the vine that ate the south:.

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  7. On March 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM ~Val said:

    Wonderful photo for the theme! What a great shot!

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  8. On March 15, 2009 at 8:02 PM Karen S. said:

    How sweet – I love how they’re snuggled up together. Very nice capture.

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  9. On March 15, 2009 at 6:44 PM mljrbg said:

    Another great capture. They are such cute lovebirds. Gorgeous green color.

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  10. On March 15, 2009 at 6:42 PM Bo said:

    Great lovebirds. A bit more green for spring.

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  11. On March 15, 2009 at 3:28 PM dsfisher421 said:

    Wow, a great shot. They are so cute and thanks for the link.

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  12. On March 15, 2009 at 3:00 PM Julie McLeod said:

    Wonderful shot! They look so loving! Thanks for the link to the interesting article.

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  13. On March 15, 2009 at 8:15 AM KarenB said:

    A cute picture of the lovebirds – and a great story to accompany it, too!

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  14. On March 15, 2009 at 7:56 AM tmcchesney said:

    What a darling picture, love how they lean on each other. Great article too, I wish we had those flying around here! I would have a hey day!!

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