Rose-ringed Parakeet in Île-de-France – Backyard Bird Photography
Unexpected scenes in the garden: a rose-ringed parakeet perched on a hornbeam, or calmly sharing a feeder with a sparrow. These exotic birds, increasingly present in the Paris region, offer unique moments to those who pay attention. Here’s a photo series taken from my garden — between surprise, quiet observation, and everyday poetry.
Originally from Africa and Asia, the rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) has found a home in Île-de-France over the past few decades. Likely descended from escapees or released pets, these bright green birds have adapted remarkably well to urban parks and tree-filled gardens around Paris, Vincennes, and Saint-Cloud. Their population continues to grow, and they’ve now become a familiar part of the region’s landscape.
In our garden on the edge of the forest, I was surprised to spot one regularly at the bird feeder. A bit wary but curious, it spends about fifteen minutes feeding on fat balls, several times a week. As the area is peaceful, I even saw it napping on a hornbeam branch, right above the feeder — a quiet and unexpected scene.
Here are some photos taken during its visits, where it can be seen acting acrobatically, focused on its meal, and even sharing the scene with a sparrow, who seemed far less impressed than I was.
For more information about rose-ringed parakeets, see this article by the LPO (in French).
Sebastien Desnoulez is a photographer of architecture, nature and landscapes. His lens captures both the structure of cities and the tenderness of animal encounters — like this curious parakeet visiting his garden.
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