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Springtime Snack

© Martha R. Mazon

Springtime Snack

Uploaded: March 10, 2017 | Entered: March 10, 2017 07:30:31

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A couple of wild parrots from the Telegraph Hill flock, snacking on seeds from a flowering shrub in a park up the street from me. San Francisco hosts 3 wild parrot flocks, most famously this one that controls northeastern corner and downtown area. Its members are the offspring of escaped pets, so truly wild birds. While not as famous, lots of cities host parrot flocks, even cold ones like Chicago!

Exif: F Number: 6.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 10, 2017

Excellent capture and info! #1681357

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic March 10, 2017

Ah wild parrots with great colors. In Florida we had lots of wild parakeets that hung out on the wires. #11570391

Mitch Spence level-classic March 10, 2017

It would be such fun to have these in the neighborhood. The only wild parrot type birds I've seen locally are the green monk parakeets (bigger than those you'd usually think of). A pair of those visits the backyard bird feeders on occasion. #11570394

John Connolly March 10, 2017

It is always a good feeling when you come across parrots in the wild Martha! It is good to see the surviving in a tough old world these days! #11570417

Joy Rector March 10, 2017

love this comp #11570465

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures March 10, 2017

Wonderful to see these parrots in the wild Martha!! Great color, detail and capture!!! Love the info as well!! #11570502

Michele Peterson level-classic March 10, 2017

How fun to have these as wild birds in your neighborhood! Fabulous colors and a wonderful portrait of them. #11570564

Terry A. Stoa March 11, 2017

Fun shot - they've each got an eye on you so you don't get too close for comfort! #11570646

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 13, 2017

Outstanding clarity, colors, detail & light, Martha. Thanks for the great info- new to me. #11571375

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