1986 Press Photo Parakeets in birdhouse in Redington Beach, Florida

Modernday St. Francis: One of the mysteries of the bird world is why birds flock to the home of Joseph Lazzaro of Redington Beach, Florida. In particular, parrakeets. To date, over a hundred have come to him for care, and they keep coming. Lazzaro has now built clusters of nesting boxes for his feathered friends. Some people speculate that it is his special formula which includes an eyedropper containing bourbon.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 5-24-1986.



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