Avian Invasion

In our little corner of Epping Forest east of London, green parakeets proliferate. Wikipedia tells me these first appeared on the other side of London mid-twentieth century (only yesterday, it seems…). There are various theories about how they first escaped into the wild, where they have few natural predators. During the twenty years (on and … Continue reading Avian Invasion
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Published on September 17, 2024 01:40
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message 1: by Philip (new)

Philip Cumberland I've seen one in Whittlesey on telegraph wires near the Lattersey Nature Reserve Friday morning.


message 2: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Cade I knew they'd penetrated north of the M25, but they must really have been having a good summer if they've reached the Fens.
Unless it's a local escapee...


message 3: by Philip (new)

Philip Cumberland I have no way of telling whether it's a migrant or escapee but I did get a photo.


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