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The Maple Leaf parakeets are back

Posted by Mike on December 6th, 2011

Lynda emails that Maple Leaf’s resident Scarlet-fronted parakeets returned on Monday.

“I heard and then saw three of our Scarlet-fronted parakeets flying over my yard at 12th Avenue Northeast  and Northeast 90th Street about 9:30 this morning.

“Why any bird would want to migrate for the winter to the north and higher elevation (from Seward Park) I don’t know, but I’m glad they still are around to do it.”



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2 reader comments so far ↓

  • 1 Melody // Dec 6, 2011 at 11:15 am

    I’ve seen them before and I love them. It so unique to have them come here. Maple Leaf is special!

  • 2 Joyce Hoffman // Dec 7, 2011 at 12:27 am

    I didn’t know they came up from Seward, I’ve seen/heard them there. I thought they were a different flock.






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