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Parrot Feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) is an aggressive invasive aquatic plant that can quickly choke out Alabama’s ponds and waterways. While its feathery green foliage may look attractive, it forms dense mats that block sunlight, deplete oxygen levels, and interfere with fishing and boating. Stay alert for this invader to protect our local water quality and native aquatic life!

Learn more about identifying and managing Parrot Feather here: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/fish-water/the-invasive-aquatic-plant-parrot-feather/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRpuXhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVSlcyNXlham9VZkpLTDh3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs1pdkTjfq-9y0kyjOnE4EixjtzlCdqWWIL13i3YWkCkQihisgP6XJWWut4X_aem_-Eqze2O8nneIFRFnzimQeg

The scaly-breasted munia is an invasive songbird established in Mobile and Baldwin Counties that can quickly outcompete native birds for food and nesting sites. These highly social birds travel in large flocks, empty bird feeders, and use invasive plants like cogongrass for nesting, which can further spread those weeds. Help monitor this invasive species by reporting sightings on EDDMapS, iNaturalist, or eBird!