Yesterday, I asked folks to I.D. the bird in the photo. I received lots of answers (thanks, everybody).
 
Those who are most experienced with parrots and parakeets think that this is a Rose-ringed Parakeet or very similar species.

Everyone agrees that this is a released bird or an escapee.

Cathy Gruberman, vice-president of The Real Macaw Parrot Clubs, adds that it is illegal to own these birds in New Jersey.

I guess that makes this one a fugitive.

More about these birds here:

https://ebird.org/species/rorpar

The folks at the Celery Farm’s weekly Hour on the Tower yesterday saw a most unusual species.  Alan Pomerantz was quick enough to take this photo. (Thanks, Alan!)

What is it? Please be as specific as possible.

This Sandhill Crane made a rare North Jersey appearance two weeks ago.  Photo credit: Stephanie Swanzey.

My Bird Watcher column this week is all about the Sandhill Cranes that visited the Celery Farm two weeks ago. It features a quick interview with New Jersey bird expert Bill Boyle. He wrote the book on the subject.

You can read the column here here:

What’s wrong with this picture?

Can you I.D. these three birds from a Celery Farm walk two weeks ago?