Myakka River State Park February 11, 2023

Pink and pretty
An enviable schnazzola
Hangs with all kinds of cool peeps
Lives in community
Serial monogamists
Foreplay consists of dancing, clapping, and ritualized exchanges of nest material.
Females create deep, well-constructed nests out of sticks brought to them by their sweethearts.
Chicks are lovingly referred to as teaspoons.
Self-care preening is high art
And they have a Rose in their name