Lovebirds in the wild

MariusStegmann · Post by **MariusStegmann** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:41 am

I went to visit my father in-law after Christmas in Cape St Francis South Africa, and great was my surprise when I saw that there were a flock of about 20 to 30 lovebirds flying around in the wild. South Africa has only 1 native specie of love bird, the peach-faced lovebird, and they occur in the Northern Cape, very far from this area. These looked like the yellow-collared lovebirds and other mutations, there were yellow, blue and white ones too. Someone's flock must have escaped and they seemed to be doing well right on the beach, because lots of people have birdfeeders in their yards. They are pretty wild and I could not get close to them. If I were living there, I would put out nest boxes for them. See the pic's.

monotwine · Post by **monotwine** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:44 am

Birds are so adaptable. Hope you enjoying your holiday.

MariusStegmann · Post by **MariusStegmann** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 3:20 am

Yes, thanks it is great. It is nice to fall asleep with the sound of the waves in the background. At night every few seconds, the light tower's light makes it sweep. The beaches are wide and open and not with very few people on it. Very much like Noordhoek, except the sand has a more yellow tinge. Every so often you see dolphins playing in the waves from the living room.

monotwine · Post by **monotwine** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 5:43 am

Sounds like you got a little piece of heaven there. Enjoy!

debbie276 · Post by **debbie276** » Tue Dec 31, 2013 6:35 am

Wonderful pictures, thanks for sharing

RC#1 · Post by **RC#1** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:32 pm

Sounds like a great vacation.

wellingtoncdm · Post by **wellingtoncdm** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 6:14 pm

Great photos. I know that Arizona has a huge population of feral lovebirds.

MariusStegmann · Post by **MariusStegmann** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:23 am

I just wonder if they will be able to breed. There are no trees around to hollow out, only bushes and scrubs. Maybe they can get into the ceilings of houses.

30 Seconds to Bob · Post by **30 Seconds to Bob** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:46 pm

Very nice! My first thought was what an unusual variety of mutations for a wild flock. Didn't cross my mind that perhaps they were someone's escaped flock. P.S. The majority of those we call Fischers Lovebirds around here. Bob

Rox · Post by **Rox** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:17 am

MariusStegmann

Great photo's! It must have been amazing to see them out in the open like that

Sam007 · Post by **Sam007** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 12:59 am

Very nice pictures.

MariusStegmann · Post by **MariusStegmann** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 4:34 am

Because I am a birdy person I took more photos of birds than people. LOL

wellingtoncdm · Post by **wellingtoncdm** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:31 am

MariusStegmann wrote: Because I am a birdy person I took more photos of birds than people. LOL

Sounds like you fit right in here!!!

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