
Ring-necked Parakeets became established in the wild in the UK in the 1970s after captive birds escaped or were released. Mainly found in the south-east and in London there are large flocks. This pair I spotted today in a Southampton park.







Ring-necked Parakeets became established in the wild in the UK in the 1970s after captive birds escaped or were released. Mainly found in the south-east and in London there are large flocks. This pair I spotted today in a Southampton park.






Same thing here where non-native, captive birds escape or are released, and then create a wild colony.
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Yes, we have Quaker Parakeets doing the same thing in Chicago! Really amazing stuff going on in this regard, Andy! Great shots!!! 🙂
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Beautiful birds. Great photos!
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