How parrots native to South America ended up on Telegraph Hill is a mystery. Many people believe they escaped captivity or were rejected by local owners. But they are there. A flock of up to 200 parrots consisting of mostly green bodied with red heads forage for food on Telegraph Hill. There are also some blue bodied parrots among the flock.
I first saw the parrots many years ago will visiting San Fransisco with my hubby, he for work, me for sheer enjoyment of the city. Having met another "spouse of a conventioneer" we decided to walk to a distant restaurant. When I was alarmed by "screaming" in the trees, my new friend pointed out the parrots. I fell in love with the mysticism of the wild parrots immediately. Of course, being a South Dakotan, parrots are very exotic and mesmerizing.
I have learned through the years that the parrots are creatures of habit, and were recently traumatized by an old tree being cut down. Their predators are hawks, which are plentiful in San Fransisco, and house cats as the parrots love to eat fruits and berries in the local gardens.
Today~ I have for your enjoyment a Parrot among the Roses. Just too pretty!
If you ever get to San Fransisco~ check out the parrots of Telegraph Hill, but you might have a better viewing from the Coit Tower.
6 comments:
What a fun & interesting blog, Sharon. I love learning new things like this AND seeing your new amazing creations. What a great piece to put together - can't wait to see the finished pillow!
Mary P. http://MarysCottageTreasures.com/
Sharon
What a fun story, I've never heard anything about the parrots. The needlepoint is awesome too.
Have a great Sunday evening.
Lisa
Love the story never knew about the parrots. What a pretty pillow that one will make. Have a great week happy needlepointing
hugs sassy gail
That is a very pretty and unusual needlepoint. I never knew about the parrots of Telegraph Hill- sounds like a Sherlock Holmes movie like Hounds of the Baskerville, lol. I think I see some fun with the silks you put with this one.
Have a good week,
Pat
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Hi Sharon,,How fun. I have been to SFO, but have missed the parrots. I would have loved to see them. They are amazing birds, but yes, they are screamers. LOL
I hope you have a happy tuffeting week!!! (()) gail
What a great story. It's funny but we live near the beach and the same thing happened ... there were a few exotic parrots living in a tree but the tree came down and they were totally lost. Beautiful tapestry.
jennifer
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