This parrot was introduced to New Zealand from south eastern Australia early in the 1900's.
It has breed very successfully in the North Island and has become quite a pest to grain farmers and in orchards - both commercial and home ones. They have created a lot of damage in my orchard from time to time, and although I love to see the colourful noisy groups flying around, I wish they would keep well clear of my trees.
I spotted this Rosella on a foggy morning walk on the farm. They are usually too fast for me to capture, but this one was happy to pose for a minute - and then he was off.
Oh wow, I would love to see this Rosella in the wild. It is a gorgeous bird. Sorry it causes so much damage to the trees and crops.. Wonderful photos, have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot of the Rosella, they can do a lot of damage, but they are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and nicely framed. You have added drama to the pics by giving a tilt to the camera. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
Now how can something so pesky be so cute?:) Send them to the US:)
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DeleteI do love the Rosellas - they're so cheeky though! But so pretty :D)
ReplyDeleteNicely done on capturing this pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteI love that Rosella's have so many different coloured feathers.Sorry they are a nuisance to your trees.
ReplyDeleteThis Rosella looks too beautiful to be a pest. Too bad they cause so much damage.
ReplyDeleteLike many introduced species they can cause a lot of far reaching damage. But these photos are lovely, to look at that pretty bird captured so beautifully is a real treat first thing in the morning. I hope they stay away from your trees.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a beauty!
ReplyDeleteBeauty is a Beast!
ReplyDeleteJM Illinois, U.S.A.
now if I'd been visiting NZ I have been really surprised to see one of our local parrots on your side. Lovely captures and I've learnt something new today
ReplyDeletePretty colors on the bird and excellent details in your photos.
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