The Mysterious Wild Green Parrots

in #birds7 years ago (edited)

IMG_20170919_182453_654.jpg

There is a mystery surrounding these wild green parrots. Every year, during the spring and summer, our neighborhood is woken by these extremely loud partying parrots, and they are quite a sight to see! They squawk from tree to tree and everybody can identify them by sound, even if they can't see them. They are hard to miss!

0c6eae9f-3e0d-4d9b-b9bf-29e0c9fd76a0.jpeg

But where did they come from? There are rumors of an old pet shop or nursery in Pasadena burning down in the 50s or 60s, and the owners set all their parrots free. Then they just kept breeding in the wild. And other rumors where they were smuggled from Mexico or Central America and either escaped or set free. They are all over Los Angeles, dubbed the "Wild Green Parrots of Pasadena." There have also been sightings in San Diego and Bakersfield, and even as far as San Francisco! So who knows where they originated. They're loud, they're obnoxious, they knock branches and leaves off the trees. But I think they are fascinating and adorable, even if they do wake the entire neighborhood up at 6am.

IMG_20170918_181227_158.jpg

IMG_2978.JPG

IMG_2183-1.jpg

IMG_20170919_182019_359.jpg

IMG_5274.JPG

[All photos taken by me!]

Sort:  

Excellent article. I learned a lot of interesting and cognitive. I'm screwed up with you, I'll be glad to reciprocal subscription))

Congratulations @quichelorraine! You received a personal award!

Happy Birthday! - You are on the Steem blockchain for 1 year!

You can view your badges on your Steem Board and compare to others on the Steem Ranking

Vote for @Steemitboard as a witness to get one more award and increased upvotes!