These are the descendants of the convicts who escaped their prison in 1928 when a Hurricane hurried through Jungle Gardens. They are populating Sarasota. They are beautiful birds, even if they are destructive. Feasting at the Beiler's front yard.
Sitting in line, three-deep for their turn at the feeder.
They are beautiful birds.
They love their native fruit and it doesn't take flock long to strip a tree or even just damage every Orange.
These two decided to share this Orange. They really did as both were sucking on it at the same time.
There sure is a lot of them!
ReplyDeleteOne year they all came to visit us at Williston, Florida. They appeared to be in a deep deep sleep so much so that I was able to climb a ladder and touch one. We were totally enthralled
ReplyDeleteLOL Katie at your description of the convicts!
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