Rose-Ringed Parakeet

I mentioned in my garden bird list that I have seen Rose-Ringed Parakeets in the garden. These birds are not indigenous to South Africa, but there are extensive colonies of these escapees living and breeding in Johannesburg - I understand they have been present since the 1980's! I have never managed to get a good picture of one here though and usually see them flying over. Last week however I found a young bird with a badly broken wing in the Garden.


Although initially panicked the bird soon settled down on my balcony and even ate the fruit provided. I have taken the little one to FreeMe rehabilitation centre and the vet seems to think the prognosis is good ...