

This pair of Java sparrows was easy to see flitting about in the bare branches of a plumeria tree. Plumerias start out this way before flowers bud and bloom. Leaves are the last to show.
Java sparrows are a favorite of mine, for their perky nature, bold marking, and those pink legs and beak.
Posted in response to Becky’s October Squares challenge theme of ‘Past Squares – In the Pink.’ See more responses here.
Great photos Graham 🙂
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THanks Brian.
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Native or an introduced species?
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Introduced, but not a problem species as far as I know.
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I wondered if they were an accidental release as I seem to think that they’re popular cage birds.
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I’m not sure. They were first recorded in the 1800s but then disappeared. The 1960s is the next recording but whether that was deliberate or accidental, I haven’t been able to find out.
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Java Sparrows are something special!
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I like them a lot. They have an endearing quality.
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