Posted by Fred Cheeseman on January 05, 2004 at 00:59:34:
In Reply to: Biscayne Gardens (N.Miami) Parakeet Roost posted by Nancy Freedman on December 31, 2003 at 11:31:04:
: Between 4:15 and dusk you can witness upwards of 100 parakeets fly in, feed at the feeder, perch in the mahogany tree, and eventually roost in the royal palms behind 14025 S. Biscayne River Drive. These are mostly White-eyed and Red-masked parakeets. There are also Green parakeets, Mitred, Blue-crowned, and Black-hooded. Park across the street from the house, there is a large swale. There are also numerous Chestnut-fronted Macaws and 50+ Amazons in the area although I don't know where they roost. Hill Mynas are also around, usually across the canal on Memorial Highway. Great way to start a new year!
Went to the house today, Sunday at about 4:15. At about 4:30 2 Monks showed up, then the flocks of Red Mitered, White eyed and red masked started coming in at about 4:45. Also spotted were a few greens. It would be hard to put a total on the parrots but I would guess at 75 species. It was very nice.