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Hi all,
I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
Ben wrote:
Hi all, I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested to know there is also a pretty large parakeet population in Brussels, Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. Philippe |
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"Philippe Gautier" wrote in message ... Ben wrote: Hi all, I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested to know there is also a pretty large parakeet population in Brussels, Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. Philippe Interesting, Thanks, I'll pass that bit of info on to my girlfriend who lives approx 20 km from Brussels. She has a large Birch tree and in recent months a parrot of some sort has moved in. Patrick |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
"Philippe Gautier" schreef:
Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. Philippe If those so-called parrots are the same flashing green parakeets (sp?) that are spreading slowly but steadily over the Netherlands, my guess is they originated from Amsterdam. About tenty years ago, someone got rid of some 'halsbandparkieten', ringnecks, by setting them loose in the Vondelpark, quite central-Amsterdam. A women living around there started feeding them on a daily base: lateron a group of people helped and took over that task. The birds were flourishing, spreading slowly over the city, coming back for food, but not to sleep: for that purpose they chose some big trees some miles away. Quite a big population, ever growing. Then there were reports that they spreaded southwards, obviously finding enough food to live on, also in wintertime. By now, it's not unusual to see them from Amsterdam to The Hague and onwards. To the east is more rarely: my guess is they stick to cities, for food and shelter, so hopping around is far more attractive in the crowded west-region than in the meadowy, emptier north. If they reached Antwerpen, made a daytrip to Zeebrugge and took a ferry (ehm? why not?), London was at their feet ;-) Dag, Annet |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
In message , Philippe Gautier
writes Ben wrote: Hi all, I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. Not in the UK but around Brussels there are a lot of them in the wild. They would raid nut feeders in winter when the going got tough. This time of year they have plenty of food in the wild. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested to know there is also a pretty large parakeet population in Brussels, Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. They are fairly cheeky so I'd expect there to be some fun stories. Regards, -- Martin Brown |
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In article , annet planten
writes: Subject: Parrots in the Gardens, again From: annet planten Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 22:47:23 +0200 "Philippe Gautier" schreef: Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. Philippe If those so-called parrots are the same flashing green parakeets (sp?) that are spreading slowly but steadily over the Netherlands, my guess is they originated from Amsterdam. About tenty years ago, someone got rid of some 'halsbandparkieten', ringnecks, by setting them loose in the Vondelpark, quite central-Amsterdam. A women living around there started feeding them on a daily base: lateron a group of people helped and took over that task. The birds were flourishing, spreading slowly over the city, coming back for food, but not to sleep: for that purpose they chose some big trees some miles away. Quite a big population, ever growing. Then there were reports that they spreaded southwards, obviously finding enough food to live on, also in wintertime. By now, it's not unusual to see them from Amsterdam to The Hague and onwards. To the east is more rarely: my guess is they stick to cities, for food and shelter, so hopping around is far more attractive in the crowded west-region than in the meadowy, emptier north. If they reached Antwerpen, made a daytrip to Zeebrugge and took a ferry (ehm? why not?), London was at their feet ;-) Dag, Annet Whatever you do, don't leave any Asprin lying around. Because Parrots eat em all! (Paracetemal). Peter Bridge |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
"Philippe Gautier" wrote in message ... Ben wrote: Hi all, I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested to know there is also a pretty large parakeet population in Brussels, Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. Philippe Interesting, Thanks, I'll pass that bit of info on to my girlfriend who lives approx 20 km from Brussels. She has a large Birch tree and in recent months a parrot of some sort has moved in. Patrick |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
"Philippe Gautier" schreef:
Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. Philippe If those so-called parrots are the same flashing green parakeets (sp?) that are spreading slowly but steadily over the Netherlands, my guess is they originated from Amsterdam. About tenty years ago, someone got rid of some 'halsbandparkieten', ringnecks, by setting them loose in the Vondelpark, quite central-Amsterdam. A women living around there started feeding them on a daily base: lateron a group of people helped and took over that task. The birds were flourishing, spreading slowly over the city, coming back for food, but not to sleep: for that purpose they chose some big trees some miles away. Quite a big population, ever growing. Then there were reports that they spreaded southwards, obviously finding enough food to live on, also in wintertime. By now, it's not unusual to see them from Amsterdam to The Hague and onwards. To the east is more rarely: my guess is they stick to cities, for food and shelter, so hopping around is far more attractive in the crowded west-region than in the meadowy, emptier north. If they reached Antwerpen, made a daytrip to Zeebrugge and took a ferry (ehm? why not?), London was at their feet ;-) Dag, Annet |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
In message , Philippe Gautier
writes Ben wrote: Hi all, I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. Not in the UK but around Brussels there are a lot of them in the wild. They would raid nut feeders in winter when the going got tough. This time of year they have plenty of food in the wild. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested to know there is also a pretty large parakeet population in Brussels, Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. They are fairly cheeky so I'd expect there to be some fun stories. Regards, -- Martin Brown |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
In article , annet planten
writes: Subject: Parrots in the Gardens, again From: annet planten Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 22:47:23 +0200 "Philippe Gautier" schreef: Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. Philippe If those so-called parrots are the same flashing green parakeets (sp?) that are spreading slowly but steadily over the Netherlands, my guess is they originated from Amsterdam. About tenty years ago, someone got rid of some 'halsbandparkieten', ringnecks, by setting them loose in the Vondelpark, quite central-Amsterdam. A women living around there started feeding them on a daily base: lateron a group of people helped and took over that task. The birds were flourishing, spreading slowly over the city, coming back for food, but not to sleep: for that purpose they chose some big trees some miles away. Quite a big population, ever growing. Then there were reports that they spreaded southwards, obviously finding enough food to live on, also in wintertime. By now, it's not unusual to see them from Amsterdam to The Hague and onwards. To the east is more rarely: my guess is they stick to cities, for food and shelter, so hopping around is far more attractive in the crowded west-region than in the meadowy, emptier north. If they reached Antwerpen, made a daytrip to Zeebrugge and took a ferry (ehm? why not?), London was at their feet ;-) Dag, Annet Whatever you do, don't leave any Asprin lying around. Because Parrots eat em all! (Paracetemal). Peter Bridge |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
(Ben) wrote in message . com...
Hi all, I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben Ben I do not know where else you have posted this but I would suggest tht UK.Rec.Gardening is not the most frequented place in the world. Regular conrtributors here - I'd guess at 100, with maybe another 400 occaisional / lurkers. So lets be generous and go for 500. Population of UK = 59000000 500 / 59000000 = 0.0005% Population of Surrey 1000000 List participants from Surrey 10 I would suggest you got nearly all the replies you are gonna get. You need to get on the phone. The BBC report says they roost near Esher Rugby Club - call the club. The groundsman may have some feedback for you. Anyway thats enough of doing your job for you. Best of luck |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
"....... I do not know where else you have posted this but I would suggest
that UK.Rec.Gardening is not the most frequented place in the world. Regular conrtributors here - I'd guess at 100, with maybe another 400 occaisional / lurkers. So lets be generous and go for 500. ........" Ah but it's not the size that counts, but the quality....... -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
In message , Philippe Gautier
writes Ben wrote: Hi all, I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. Not in the UK but around Brussels there are a lot of them in the wild. They would raid nut feeders in winter when the going got tough. This time of year they have plenty of food in the wild. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested to know there is also a pretty large parakeet population in Brussels, Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. They are fairly cheeky so I'd expect there to be some fun stories. Regards, -- Martin Brown |
Parrots in the Gardens, again
In message , Philippe Gautier
writes Ben wrote: Hi all, I sent a message yesterday regarding Parakeets in London and other parts of the UK. I received some very helpful responses. As I mentioned, I am a journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and am doing a radio story on this topic. I would very much like to speak with anybody who has stories about the parakeets. Not in the UK but around Brussels there are a lot of them in the wild. They would raid nut feeders in winter when the going got tough. This time of year they have plenty of food in the wild. The Wraysbury area sounds particularly interesting. If you have any stories, or have friends who have stories, please let me know, via email at I am getting a bit desperate at this point because I really need a source who can comment from their first hand experiences with the birds. Any help, or contact information would be most greatly appreciated. Thanks. Regards, Ben Not really what you are looking for, but maybe you would be interested to know there is also a pretty large parakeet population in Brussels, Belgium. I don't really have nice stories about them, though. Sorry. They are fairly cheeky so I'd expect there to be some fun stories. Regards, -- Martin Brown |
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