Monk Parakeets at home

These Monk Parakeets are making themselves at home:

Monk Parakeet - Caffarella - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

They’ve spread in many European countries because of escapes from the pet trade. Their effect is disastrous.

I stumble upon a tree which has several of their enormous communal nests. They seem compelled to keep building and growing their nests.

Monk Parakeet - Caffarella - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Their flightpath is hectic:

This image sums up the streets of Rome and their exotic visitors to me:

Monk Parakeet - Caffarella - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Safe, high in their nest, this one is making some seemingly much needed adjustments:

Monk Parakeet - Caffarella - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

They are certainly at home here, and so am I.

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