Clear blue skies again in Southern California but I’ll throw in a bonus, some beautiful wild parrots!
The skies in Southern California were clear and blue this past Saturday when we went on a short hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. On our way back to the car we spotted some colorful birds in a tree. Upon closer inspection we realized they were wild parrots. Their coloring makes them blend in with the tree leaves so you’ll need to look closely to see them. I’ll apologize up front because I’m going to post 6 photos. This sight is so odd to see in Southern California.
Looks like a couple of the parrots are kissing here…
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The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Wow! I can’t even imagine how excited I would be to see such a thing. And your skies are beautiful, too!
Everything are so green and blue! WOW! Happy SWF!
The parrots are awesome! Great catch with your camera. Happy Sky Watch!
We have those pretty green parrots around my house too.
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These are amazing shots Ellen. I don’t think I’ve ever seen parrots in the wild so this was a treat for me.
These are lovely photos Ellen. I have never seen parrots like this in the wild. Thanks for the fine pictures and I shared your enjoyment of the moment.
Ray
ARe there anything but sunny blue skies in your neck of the woods? You lucky one!
WOW – I have never even heard of wild parrots — these are just neat! My impression parrots is normally associated to those in the zoo in cages, or on the shoulder of a pirate! 😉
I didn’t mind at all six shots you had posted on the parrots…
Ellen: No apoligy necessary with these great shots of the beautiful parrots and skies.
Great series. Happy SWF!
Had no idea there were wild parrots in California – learned something.
Love the shots. I almost didn’t see them in the first photo – they do blend well.
The kissing couple is so cute.
Lovely post.
Wonderful! I can only hear those Mexican wild parrots in my neighborhood — they never come close enough for a good viewing, nevermind a photo!
Beautiful post
Birds of a feather . . . . . . . . . excellent views and great Sky Watch post
Great shots of those parrots. I like the black head on the male?
Did you find out what kind they are?
Wonderful bright blue sky and I never seen wild parrots. Thank you!
I almost missed the parrots in the first shot. They blend right in with the foliage!
I had no idea wild parrots were indigenous to … well to anywhere in the US.
Very nice series. 🙂
Great camouflage on those Parrots.
Wild parrots, wow! Ad the sky is so blue.
I didn’t know there were any wild parrots in Southern California! Thanks for sharing them with us, Ellen.
You would think you were in the tropics.
Mavellous sky and I’m thrilled you threw in those wild parrots to view.
That’s just crazy… parrots flying outside!!?! That’s neat… what a fantastic post!!
Wow, fabulous pictures!
such a pretty blue sky, and I love the parrots!!! Happy swf. 🙂
Simply wonderful. I love the parrots and what a great capture of the one in flight.
This is my first swf and I do so hope you will drop by.
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Thanks for the wonderful share and the beautiful bonus of the parrots.:-)
Parrots are hardly seen flying out in the open here..unless we visit them at the local bird park 😛
You’re real lucky to be able to see them near your place! 🙂
I would be so thrilled to see birds like that your photos are wonderful I am glad you posted them all!
Lovely shots and the parrots just beautiful as well.
The contrast between the blues and greens is amazing. Love the mountain in the first one.
I never knew there were wild parrots in southern California. (But now I do, thanks to you!) Happy Skywatch.
Wild parrots – wow! They sure add excitement to the beautiful surroundings!
Katarina
Beauitiful shots. The birds blend in so well with the greenery.
Very pretty entries and very cool. TC
I have wild parrots living in the olive trees next to my house and I can never get a decent photo of them because they are more or less the same color as the tree leaves! Yours show up nicely.
Wow! wild parrots, how lovely, ellen! No wild parrots here 😦 The sky is soooo blue!
No apologies necessary – that is so cool! Love it!
Wonderful blue skies and green trees and parrots! I love blue and green together, and its fun to see these interesting birds!
Greetings from Iowa. Happy SkyWatching!
cool! i’ve never seen wild parrots… :O
You must have a very warm climate that parrots can live there.! Thanks for showing these photos!. Have a great weekend.
Great shots! The parrots were a wonderful addition to the lovely blue sky.
Wonderful photos!! Seeing parrots in the wild in this country must be fun!!
Great shots and the parrots are beautiful. They always find something to nibble on. The sky is as blue can be! Are those Parrots native birds or have they been released and have established themselves?