You know that sayin’…you learn something new everyday? After all of these years of living in the Sonoran desert, yesterday I learned that Phoenix, Arizona has wild peach-faced lovebirds.
Aren’t they adorable? Taking a walk along the canal system in Phoenix, a noisy group of birds caught my attention. I’m not a bird watcher, but I do have a pretty good sense of various bird calls. So imagine my surprise looking up and seeing these adorable little creatures! After reading about them it seems they originated in south-west Africa where they thrive in natural arid habitats such as the Namib Desert. So how did they end up in Phoenix? Seems this area had some large aviaries that existed years ago and this particular bird bred well in their captivity and before long large flocks of them were flourishing. The aviary owners decided to let the birds go free knowing the environment here was so conducive to their needs; hot, dry and dusty arid conditions.
Ahh…the wonders of nature. Love them!
How precious. I love the bright colors. XXOO & MORE! GH
How colourful and sweet they are together, I love it:-)
Absolutely beautiful! I’m so happy to hear that they flourish there in that area and happy that you got to see them and get this great, colorful image!
Who would have thunk it possible, Robin! I declare. Good for YOU that you saw them because then WE get to see them, too. YAY.
I forgot that you are in HOT Arizona…
Absolute fabulous picture of these love birds. Great framing.
Right now we have snow and it is ‘fun’ on our roads…..
Super cute guys!
I love pictures like these. I only have to glance at them for a few moments to know they are on my wavelength. Seeing them together so peaceably convinces me they are full of great life tips, if only we could understand them better
They are just beautiful. But that sky is also capturing my imagination…… warmth!!
This is a “wow” capture! Those colors— Gorgeous!
Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments! Yes, one can’t beat the blue of the Arizona sky!