The following is in our local newspaper today and it sorta got my attention and just wanted to share---------
Scroll down near the bottom and there is a small write up about it....Maybe some of you aren't familiar with the Carolina Parakeet, but just the same, wanted to get the message out....

The State | 08/12/2008 | State Museum planning 20/20 observance

Near extinction? He has been extinct fot many years. It was the only parrot species native to the usa.

Actually, it is extinct Such a beautiful parrot.

There are people that go on expeditions all the time trying to find one. Some have even said they seen one, but there is little to no proof.

Thanks for sharing, Julie

Yes, the Carolina Parakeet became extinct in the 1930s and was "officially" declared so in 1939.

It's a shame. Such beautiful birds.

Okay--I retract that statement and say is extinct and has been for years....thanks for correcting me....I was thinking the word "near" but really didn't mean to type it....

The specimen they have at the museum is even getting extinct...lol....

Just makes me want to cry.

Lisa & Tobey

Mankind may be the worst virus this planet has ever faced. Maybe one day it will be eradicated through it's own stupidity.

Now you said a mouthful with that Ron and I certainly do agree with you.....

It's such a shame.

What a beautifull bird..thats a real shame i wonder how they went extinct....thats it they need to clone with its dna like in jerastic park : )

It's sad when we lose the opportunity to observe such beatiful creatures because of our own greed and disregard.

Awww that's sad. I would have love to have him in my back yard.

Yes another sad fact of man vs nature. They were beautiful parrots and such a great loss as a native species. Too bad they didn't take better care of the speciman they had so we could at least see what they looked like besides pictures. Here is some good information about them if anyone would like to read about them and see what they looked like:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_Parakeet