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Rose-ringed Parakeets in West Yorkshire

Tricia Hannon
23/04/2021 10:59

Spotted a rose-ringed parakeet on the bird feeder early this morning.   Never seen one in our area before. We live in West Yorkshire.  Is it unusual for it to be so far north?  Would have taken more photos but a magpie scared off the parkakeet.  Will keep a look out in case the parakeet returns. 

  • 0 23/04/2021 19:53
    Tricia web have them up the road in North Yorkshire and I'm certain they are around in West Yorkshire. They are an either love or hate species some birders, myself included, are not happy with them as they are not native birds and take oveer nest sites from native birds and also destroy garden feeders with their powerful beaks.

    Pete

    Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can