It's important. How do you feel? The following is Koaw’s reply to a comment on this video: I see your argument Robin. It is quite possible that this video is causing certain individuals to become more infatuated with this naturalized species. It’s an intriguing actuality in our world. I wholeheartedly disagree that I have done a disservice to the wildlife of your country, of which, I assume you are from by your spelling of “romanticised” and “colours.” Robin, let’s address this unfair remark: “You look like you love wildlife but aren’t considering conservation of British wildlife by invasive species.” I study complex ecosystems for a living. Had you watched, or at least attentively watched, the entire video then you would have realized that I had mentioned this species as invasive as well as addressed the lack of information on the existential effects this species has on the local ecosystems. And insinuating that my love of wildlife is lessened because of something I had previously addressed is rather foolish. Is it not? You were wise enough to use the words “probably” and “possibly” in your argument. The British wildlife management organizations need to produce more research on this species. Is this species indeed damaging local bird populations? If so which ones? Is it helping other bird populations like raptors? Are most populations localized to cities? Is it creating niches or taking over niches? Only when there is sufficient data will legislation be put into action. My channel does inform and make a positive difference in this world. I avoid compromising its attachment to scientific knowledge by manufacturing false narratives about any animals or ecosystems in my productions. Invariably people will become more aware of the rose-ringed parakeet after watching this video. Though I believe I fairly described the bird as it exists as a naturalized species. I suggest that if you want action taken against this bird species then you write your political representatives and get more involved in local activism. Thank you for your comment! I believe this is an important issue that should receive more attention in the United Kingdom. Ergo I will copy/paste my reply and pin it to the top of this page. Cheers! Original comment by a Mr. Robin T. : "Disagree with the damaging message you could be portraying here. You look like you love wildlife but aren’t considering conservation of British wildlife by invasive species. You are doing damage by romanticising this invasive bird, already look at the comment section of how people absolute love these birds and feeding them. They are overpopulating fast and competing with British wildlife, they probably are causing immense damage to native British bird populations and vegetation. Our wildlife is already massively under threat with large portions of native British wildlife disappearing. By showing how “cool” it is to feed them, how beautiful they are and the “cool” fact of them being in the UK you are romanticising these birds and therefor contributing towards damage to the eco system from invasive species and the possible decline in native bird populations. There is already massive public uproar about controlling and culling these birds because misinformed citizens are already romanticised by their beautiful colours and people see these videos of people feeding them. You have the ability with this channel and followers to inform them on these birds and make a difference.... very sad"
You could literally shelter ur plants or put up a birdhouse with seeds (cheap) and let the birds eat that and go their way. You also get to watch these little cuties maybe evn make friends but ppl like him get satisfaction of watching things die. If he did it JUST bc they were unvasive hed feel like shit and wouldnt post this and act so proud abt it. Hed shoot a human too if it was legal. But, what goes round comes round :)
I lived in Cheshunt, just north of London and had lots of parrots come to my garden. It was great watching the bird feeders and the wars between the squirrels and the parrots for the food. Live entertainment!
We have thousands of ringneck parrots here in Germany as well , they're in many western German big cities, such as Düsseldorf, Cologne, Mannheim , Heidelberg,etc..
as a regular visitor of koningsallee, dusseldorf i just wanted to say ! i can confirm they fly in dusseldorf. at night they land on the trees at koningsallee
I went to London many years ago, and never saw the parrots. This is amazing that they are so adaptive. I didn't realize the gray squirrel was not indigenous to England. Very interesting..great video!!❤🦜
It is not amazing at all as they are invasive species and possess threat on native species in the UK. I think we will consider them as flying rats soon.
Even stranger is the huge population 300 to 550 wild Rheas (south American flightless birds) in Northern Germany. They are thriving in that much colder climate. Quite amazing. Regards from South Africa
Would love to see one of them wild. (WOULD RATHER BACK MY SELF WITH A RING NECK). SEE THEM EVERY DAY AND HOPE THAT NEVER CHANGES. Can't wait for the first rhea. Is anyone still alive to remember the first time they saw gray squirrels
I see them in flocks almost daily here in the outer North West London/Hertfordshire area. Along with foxes I love the interesting wild life we have in London. I lived briefly in rural Scotland for over a year, didn’t see any parrots or foxes up there, not even one fox!! Come back to London and see foxes trotting around residential streets in the daytime and swarms of green birds in the skies. It’s pretty surreal if you think about it.
Not far away (Regent's Park) we now have a fourth species of snake, the Aesculapian, has established itself. Appropriately, the Harley Street medical quarter is nearby!
@@batdog12100 There are many countries in the world where countless wild birds are caught for food or sport, I don't think that's a problem in UK though.
@@Tismesue Feeding these birds is a pore reason for many reasons. One of them is that some might actually intend to hunt them. Another is that it most likely could lead to a cascade of events which would have dier consequences for these poor ringnecks and the ecosystem.
Even humans are invasive one way or the other , if ok for Indian people who love and set up in this land why not ok for these beautiful birds. I love these birds and will definitely go and see them soon. Thanks for sharing this with us 😊🐥🐥
I live between SW London and Guildford. I had not seen a parakeet for several years. Last week several hundred appeared in a tree behind my house. They flitted around for a few days and now they are gone.
Haha they are so brave and sassy, they have definitely grown in population, from South, west to East London /Essex. I see them and hear them most days around my garden. Definitely a better sight than pigeons but they are loud!
@@I-talk-about-tough-topics oh font of all ornithological knowledge wide and far, please tell me how my statement erred from the lines of aero-faunal propriety and I will forever be indebted to ur wisdom and mercy 🥺
Köln in Germany has an estimated population of 50K of now wild ringneck parrots , it’s amazing when they come in packs of more than 300 each time passing near the cars by the principal avenue in the end of the day!! The story is that decades ago some have escaped from the zoo
Not just parakeets, if you go and look on the north downs there are wallabys who have naturalised and are living there quite happily, I think I remember reading there were another group up in Yorkshire as well and a video I saw recently mentioned something about kangaroos who had also adapted to live up on the moors. Don't know how true it is or if they were allowed to remain at large (mind you, they wouldn't be there for long unless they were a breeding group) but the wallabys have been out near Whipsnade for decades now.
I've heard about our wallabies taking up residence in the UK. 🇦🇺👍 I did read somewhere, a few years back now, of established colonies of budgies in the south of England. We get the odd pair of Ringnecks flying with the flocks of Lorikeets, here in Melbourne. We're very lucky in Australia as we have multitudes of beautiful parrots frequenting our gardens. It's lovely. 🙂👍 Blessings and kindest regards David from Australia. 🌏 🙄☝️
I live on the Surrey London border. When we 1st moved here 18yrs ago at 5/ 5.30an the building behind us used to turn green for 15 minutes, then they were gone. In the evening you would see them fly past in small flocks calling to each other, loved it. We used to call them the green arrows. Occasionally we would get them chattering away in a neighbour but ones cherry tree. Then they started to become less. We found out they were being culled off, which makes me livid. The argument that our native species is dieing because of them is absolute rubbish. We always had birds in the garden while they were around. During Covid sitting in the garden the air was cleaner and the green arrows started to thrive and come back. The chatter and calls , the zooming as they came over was fantastic. Its like nature was repairing it's self again. Now we are back to normal, they have basically killed all but a few lonely ring necks. We have fewer native birds in the garden as they are being caught up in the cull. The neighbours cherry tree is coming over the gardens as there's no longer ringneck to keep it in check. It absolutely destroys me that this is part of OUR country, yet we have no say in the culling of these beautiful birds. For what? Because people don't like the fact they make a noise when they talk? We can have music blaring out, huge lorries and 4x4s ruining the earth. But a beautiful bird that has done so well to survive must be killed? Utter madness 😡 That's all it is, the rest is rubbish.
Thank you so much for posting this. I've been mad about these beautiful creatures ever since i saw them (and heard them) flying in their unruly style over Hounslow a few months ago. When my love and fellow 'Keet enthusiast found this video we knew we had to go. We had such an incredible time yesterday feeding these little rascals and can't wait to return (even if one of them pierced my ear for me) Thank you so much
I'm in Hertfordshire & over the last 2 years i have shot 10, & i will continue to shoot them!. They are on the general license & are a non indigenous invasive species. If this is allowed to continue we will lose a lot of our indigenous birds, these birds will turn out a ecological disaster, they need stopping!! .... KILL THEM ALL!!!
Thank you for this education. Excellent and amusing video, esp when you said to the Parrot 'bite me'!! They are not just in London, we have a big flock of about 50 in Walsall, W Midlands. And I would say they are definitely not invasive, they are naturalised and they are beautiful. They are noisy but they are living peacefully with other species. They are not threatening any other wildlife because all birds feed on different foods. For example blackbird is a groundfeeder, small birds prefer seeds, and these parrots like apples and chillies. So it's all good. Love all birds and mammals. Ignore these haters who want to imagine conflict that doesn't exist. Leave all birds alone. What you are doing is great. Our parakeets are living high up in the trees and other birds are all there too at different levels. They are not threatening British wildlife - all are naturalised and all are living together. These parakeets of the UK are also BRITISH.
Thanks for the kind words iluvmusic. I really never thought this video would be so polemic when I first posted it. Glad you love the parakeets out there!
Really enjoyed that video. Your enthusiasm for the natural world is self evident. Great filming, narration and editing. Stroke of luck that Pippa happened to take you to the right spot. There are hundreds of these parakeets in Birmingham (UK) and its surrounding areas. You always hear them well before you can see them.
Since a few years now they can be found all over France. I started to see them where I live about 2 years ago in the South east so due the climate they will without doubt thrive here. We used to have huge flocks of starlings that were finally drove away with the help of falconers.
These parrots are the reason I don't hang feeders in my garden anymore,,,gutted as I used to have a big gang of sparrows,great and blue tits,chaffinches etc but now they have gone as only put some hearts on the ground for the Robin as these parrots don't ground feed.
The origins of non-indigenous species are always interesting the Victorians were big fans of imported flora and fauna so many examples of foreign species can be attributed to that era, Ringneck reports go back over 100 years these were probably directly imported birds destined for aviaries and became escapees or purposely released with the intent of having free flying specimens, as restrictions were introduced to avian imports captive bred birds probably trickle fed numbers through escapes. I969/70 seems to be the start of the observed larger breeding populations I do wonder though about what impact they have on other tree hole nesting species as holes in trees are much sought after real estate by birds and animals.
I've lived in Derby (central UK) for more than 23 years and a few days ago I saw a pair of Parakeets flying around Darley Park for the first time. I don't know if they were just visiting or if they are going to stay and nest, but Derby is pretty far North of London.
I have recently moved to Alvaston in Derby, and no word of a lie, we saw a flock of 20 parakeets circling in formation with a hawk chasing them, We are close to Alvaston park and Elvaston Castle, and they seem very comfortable with the many tall trees around here. They seem to gather in the morning, then fly off together to perhaps the farmer's fields? It's wonderful to see them and best of luck to them.
Not quite in London, but the suburbs, Esher Rugby Club was a very popular home for parakeets when I worked nearby twenty five years ago. Don't know if they are still there.
These birds originated from the film set of the African queen film with Audrey Hepburn and bogart. This was in part filmed at shepperton studios on the south western edge of Greater London. The scene where bogart tows the boat through the swamp was filmed there and they brought in loads of these birds. After filming, they just left the birds there. They bred and covered all of the south east but in particular south west London royal parks.
These birds are, or should now be considered as endemic to Northern and central Europe as the grey Squirel is considered now endemic to the UK. They have been living and breeding in the South of England for at least 40 years, perhaps even longer. They are found throughout Europe- notably lowlands near large cities, many of which have, or have had a zoo. I have seen them in Amsterdam, Barcelona and I have seen them in London ever since I was born and grew up in London (in the 1980s). What I find interesting is the complete absence of the Grey Squirel (as far as I am aware) from most of Europe except for the UK. I have never seen a red Squirel in the UK, you get so used to the Grey ones. I think there are species like these parakeets, also the Aesculapian snake and wall lizard - they adapt so easily to their "new" UK environment (after a deliberate or inadvertent release of several captive individuals, pets and/or zoo animal) it's like they are filling a vacant niche, as opposed to displacing/ supplanting other similar animals who fill that niche - like the grey Squirel. So just labelling all species which appear, "new", or "out of their normal range", as invasive and therefore a negative influence, is I think a little short-sighted and I don't agree with it.
We have them in Essex UK they are beautiful to watch.. In the 1970s when living in London people bought them as pets, they were a lot cheaper than the greys. Big draw back was that they didn't learn to talk and were so noisy owners just let them fly out of the windows.
They are able to talk, pretty clearly actually. However, people often buy a pet shop bird and expect it to talk within hours! They also never knew how to properly look after the birds and probably kept them caged the whole time with the only interactions being to give food & water and the occasional ‘Who’s a pretty boy then?’ And people just saw something pretty they wanted to show off to their friends like ornaments and when they didn’t do what was expected of them, they let them go with no thought if they’d survive in the wild or not!
Do you still have Collared Doves? They were frequent visitors to my back garden feed stations, but about three years ago they suddenly stopped coming, I miss them.
@@lesleyhawes6895 I am in Somerset, not your area I know, but we have collared doves and are also seeing less of them recently. There was also a blue ringneck flying around the other weekend, fortunately ,after a night on the town, I managed to get him back. If he wasn't so loud I don't think I would have found him.
There's a similar situation in San Francisco with red-masked parakeet. I usually see them in the Rincon Hill/East Cut areas. I've read it is believed they originated from escaped or released pets.
Hello please i have a question? Are there companies to sell this green Indian parrot in London and ship it to America? Because this is a green Indian parrot there are not very few numbers of it in America It is not found in America in the wild at all I hope you will answer my question?😥
Those little buggers can nip. First time I tried feeding them a very large and old parakeet wasn't impressed with my offering, a biscuit, so he bit me drawing blood. Hasn't stopped me.
Barbados, West indies, has ring neck parakeets. I film them in the top of coconut trees and Jamaican Ackee trees but I don't know how to get them to come closer. But I definitely see males, and the normal green parrots too.
If you want to see the parakeets go to the opposite side of the serpentine between the Italianate gardens and the statue of Henry Moore as there has been a cull and new planting has driven them across to Hyde park. Their numbers are much reduced.
They aren't native to Australia, though. They are an Invasive species also. I've seen them among the flocks of Rainbow Lorikeets, here in Melbourne. 😉👍 Kindest regards David
Thanks Sarah! You would be correct in assuming most parakeets are quite small. I had the same thought when I saw these medium-sized parrots described as parakeets. Differences: As parakeets are parrots, usually the name parakeet is attributed to smaller parrots with bright colors and tapering tails. However, there are species that use the name parrot and parakeet interchangeably. Basically, from what I've seen, there is no concrete rule.
I still don't get this invasive bit. 'Invasive' is a term used when someone migrates, colonises an area, destroy and kill the natives. These birds didn't migrate, they're not predatory and they haven't colonised the entire space. Almost half a century they've only managed to concentrate in a few cities. It's humans who brought them here and they've just adapted and have naturalised. Based on Darwinism 'survival of the fittest' they've managed to thrive. They're also part of the food chain. They provide food for Peregrine falcons and owls in the UK. Coming to the pest perspective. There better methods to protect your crops than blaming an avian species as the reason for the misery. The animal cull companies (who make money out of public purse) and the animal hunting brigade want them to be called pests so they can benefit.
Heya Karthik, sorry for the late reply. I'm getting caught up on old comments. Invasive really just implies that a species has the ability to dominate in an area and outcompete other species. An invasive species can be native and nonnative. This species of parakeet was initially listed as invasive by researchers and so I kept with the jargon. I also agree that that assessment, although the research is minimal to support the exact impact of this species' effect.
How they got into the wild, as a pet they make so much noise and high-pitched screaming, that people probably just threw them out the window, only problem mine has come back 5 times and is still with me after 20 years.
Great video.thanks for sharing. I live in long island New York. I was fishing on a canals couple yeears back and saw a couple parrots in a tree by me. I thought they escaped from someone. Then I started seeing amd hearing small flocks of them flying around. I googled it and found some info in was trying to share with you but i somehow sent the whole thing to you. Sorry bout that
@@KoawNature it was. Like I said I thought they were someones pets who got out. I tried to get those two but they flew away. Then I started to see a lot more fying around together They were not as willing to come over to me as the ones you were feasing. That was awesome. Thanks for the reply and I am looking forward for future posts.
It's important. How do you feel?
The following is Koaw’s reply to a comment on this video:
I see your argument Robin. It is quite possible that this video is causing certain individuals to become more infatuated with this naturalized species. It’s an intriguing actuality in our world. I wholeheartedly disagree that I have done a disservice to the wildlife of your country, of which, I assume you are from by your spelling of “romanticised” and “colours.”
Robin, let’s address this unfair remark: “You look like you love wildlife but aren’t considering conservation of British wildlife by invasive species.” I study complex ecosystems for a living. Had you watched, or at least attentively watched, the entire video then you would have realized that I had mentioned this species as invasive as well as addressed the lack of information on the existential effects this species has on the local ecosystems. And insinuating that my love of wildlife is lessened because of something I had previously addressed is rather foolish. Is it not?
You were wise enough to use the words “probably” and “possibly” in your argument. The British wildlife management organizations need to produce more research on this species. Is this species indeed damaging local bird populations? If so which ones? Is it helping other bird populations like raptors? Are most populations localized to cities? Is it creating niches or taking over niches? Only when there is sufficient data will legislation be put into action.
My channel does inform and make a positive difference in this world. I avoid compromising its attachment to scientific knowledge by manufacturing false narratives about any animals or ecosystems in my productions. Invariably people will become more aware of the rose-ringed parakeet after watching this video. Though I believe I fairly described the bird as it exists as a naturalized species. I suggest that if you want action taken against this bird species then you write your political representatives and get more involved in local activism.
Thank you for your comment! I believe this is an important issue that should receive more attention in the United Kingdom. Ergo I will copy/paste my reply and pin it to the top of this page.
Cheers!
Original comment by a Mr. Robin T. :
"Disagree
with the damaging message you could be portraying here. You look like you love
wildlife but aren’t considering conservation of British wildlife by invasive
species. You are doing damage by romanticising this invasive bird, already look
at the comment section of how people absolute love these birds and feeding
them. They are overpopulating fast and competing with British wildlife, they
probably are causing immense damage to native British bird populations and
vegetation. Our wildlife is already massively under threat with large portions
of native British wildlife disappearing. By showing how “cool” it is to feed
them, how beautiful they are and the “cool” fact of them being in the UK you
are romanticising these birds and therefor contributing towards damage to the
eco system from invasive species and the possible decline in native bird
populations. There is already massive public uproar about controlling and
culling these birds because misinformed citizens are already romanticised by
their beautiful colours and people see these videos of people feeding them. You
have the ability with this channel and followers to inform them on these birds
and make a difference.... very sad"
You could literally shelter ur plants or put up a birdhouse with seeds (cheap) and let the birds eat that and go their way. You also get to watch these little cuties maybe evn make friends but ppl like him get satisfaction of watching things die. If he did it JUST bc they were unvasive hed feel like shit and wouldnt post this and act so proud abt it. Hed shoot a human too if it was legal. But, what goes round comes round :)
How about u just leave ur gf if u have trust issues like that, thats fuckedup
👍👍👍Soooo l Good. you 2 !!! But sad about Put / K ....
birds lives matter
I think you find more than parakets in London
I lived in Cheshunt, just north of London and had lots of parrots come to my garden. It was great watching the bird feeders and the wars between the squirrels and the parrots for the food. Live entertainment!
We have thousands of ringneck parrots here in Germany as well , they're in many western German big cities, such as Düsseldorf, Cologne, Mannheim , Heidelberg,etc..
Nice. Thanks for sharing!
I watched a short vedio about those at Stuttgart
@@twanaomar4506the ones in Stuttgart are from the Americas, yellow heads
as a regular visitor of koningsallee, dusseldorf i just wanted to say ! i can confirm they fly in dusseldorf. at night they land on the trees at koningsallee
I have bred many ringneck parakeets.
These are of the manilliensis supspecies.
Such fun filming this! Even though I'm now scared of birds....
You did wonderful! Thanks so much for being a part of this project!
Pip you were the star of the show, why ain't you youtubbing
You want Parakeets, come to Dartford. Bloody thousands of the little blighters here lol.
These are always in my garden here in east London every summer and feed on my neighbour's pear tree.
We have them in our back garden in walsall West midlands at the moment they are everywhere. Such beautiful birds
Yeah I got these guys in my garden.
Pip is super beautiful.
I went to London many years ago, and never saw the parrots. This is amazing that they are so adaptive. I didn't realize the gray squirrel was not indigenous to England. Very interesting..great video!!❤🦜
Thanks Montanamtngirl!
@@KoawNature You are welcome!! Thank you for investigating these adorable parrots!!😊
they ran out all our red squirrels out
It is not amazing at all as they are invasive species and possess threat on native species in the UK. I think we will consider them as flying rats soon.
@@Yogoniogi……..a bit like the indigenous populations of Birmingham ,Bradford & London ! …..been run out of town by non English
That red squirrel looked more British than any other animal I've ever seen.
Even stranger is the huge population 300 to 550 wild Rheas (south American flightless birds) in Northern Germany. They are thriving in that much colder climate. Quite amazing.
Regards from South Africa
Would love to see one of them wild. (WOULD RATHER BACK MY SELF WITH A RING NECK). SEE THEM EVERY DAY AND HOPE THAT NEVER CHANGES. Can't wait for the first rhea. Is anyone still alive to remember the first time they saw gray squirrels
Amazing! Didn't know that!
Theyre rife in Northolt... have them squawking in trees around my garden all the time.... i love em though... theyre beautiful
Bromley has a lot of parakeets. I wish Kent (where I live) did.
I'm sure it won't be long!
4:50 the bird looks so cute there. Little bird friend sitting on yr hand.
They are pretty cute especially up close!
Yep, Bishop’s Park-I’ll admit it freaked me out when I first saw them.
I see them in flocks almost daily here in the outer North West London/Hertfordshire area. Along with foxes I love the interesting wild life we have in London. I lived briefly in rural Scotland for over a year, didn’t see any parrots or foxes up there, not even one fox!! Come back to London and see foxes trotting around residential streets in the daytime and swarms of green birds in the skies. It’s pretty surreal if you think about it.
Not far away (Regent's Park) we now have a fourth species of snake, the Aesculapian, has established itself. Appropriately, the Harley Street medical quarter is nearby!
Their are hundreds of these in Manchester as well. Had some in our garden this weekend.
I’m in Whalley range and I woke up to see four on the branch outside of my window. I was aghast.
Something alive in Manchester...?
Really!?
I don't know if I believe you...
I saw so many parrots in hyde park and fed 2 whole cups of peanuts, there were so many
I'm sure they were very happy you brought them peanuts! That's good protein.
Yeah they were so attracted to the peanuts!
Handfeeding a wild bird is a very poor idea.
By making them comfortable around humands you massively lower their survival-rate
@@batdog12100
There are many countries in the world where countless wild birds are caught for food or sport, I don't think that's a problem in UK though.
@@Tismesue Feeding these birds is a pore reason for many reasons. One of them is that some might actually intend to hunt them.
Another is that it most likely could lead to a cascade of events which would have dier consequences for these poor ringnecks and the ecosystem.
Got lots of these in Harlow Essex , they migrated up the River Lea/River Stort
That lady is a keeper!! Rare as those birds!
This place is a heaven for parrot lovers
Indeed it is.
Even humans are invasive one way or the other , if ok for Indian people who love and set up in this land why not ok for these beautiful birds. I love these birds and will definitely go and see them soon.
Thanks for sharing this with us 😊🐥🐥
Of course we are... I am Brazilian and live in Rio. There are plenty of parakeets and parrots in my city. All invasive species.
London is full of invasive species, sentient and non sentient.
They displace native species.
I live between SW London and Guildford. I had not seen a parakeet for several years. Last week several hundred appeared in a tree behind my house. They flitted around for a few days and now they are gone.
Haha they are so brave and sassy, they have definitely grown in population, from South, west to East London /Essex. I see them and hear them most days around my garden. Definitely a better sight than pigeons but they are loud!
Thanks for the info Didar! And yes, they are very noisy, loud birds!
Anything is better than pigeons... indigenous or not, no one loves too many of them
@@MrBlaqgoldthen you can't have many working brain cells so I'm not even going to try and explain why I am saying that
@@I-talk-about-tough-topics oh font of all ornithological knowledge wide and far, please tell me how my statement erred from the lines of aero-faunal propriety and I will forever be indebted to ur wisdom and mercy 🥺
@@MrBlaqgold I actually study people like you, not birds.
Köln in Germany has an estimated population of 50K of now wild ringneck parrots , it’s amazing when they come in packs of more than 300 each time passing near the cars by the principal avenue in the end of the day!! The story is that decades ago some have escaped from the zoo
This is a great video. Thanks for sharing from london! 👊🏾❤️
Another invasive species: American grey squirrels (officially vermin).
Not just parakeets, if you go and look on the north downs there are wallabys who have naturalised and are living there quite happily, I think I remember reading there were another group up in Yorkshire as well and a video I saw recently mentioned something about kangaroos who had also adapted to live up on the moors. Don't know how true it is or if they were allowed to remain at large (mind you, they wouldn't be there for long unless they were a breeding group) but the wallabys have been out near Whipsnade for decades now.
I've heard about our wallabies taking up residence in the UK. 🇦🇺👍
I did read somewhere, a few years back now, of established colonies of budgies in the south of England.
We get the odd pair of Ringnecks flying with the flocks of Lorikeets, here in Melbourne. We're very lucky in Australia as we have multitudes of beautiful parrots frequenting our gardens. It's lovely. 🙂👍
Blessings and kindest regards David from Australia.
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🙄☝️
@@davidn3843I live near whipsnade zoo heard of a few sightings off wallabies around the local area the story is the escaped from the zoo decades ago
I live on the Surrey London border. When we 1st moved here 18yrs ago at 5/ 5.30an the building behind us used to turn green for 15 minutes, then they were gone.
In the evening you would see them fly past in small flocks calling to each other, loved it.
We used to call them the green arrows.
Occasionally we would get them chattering away in a neighbour but ones cherry tree.
Then they started to become less.
We found out they were being culled off, which makes me livid.
The argument that our native species is dieing because of them is absolute rubbish. We always had birds in the garden while they were around.
During Covid sitting in the garden the air was cleaner and the green arrows started to thrive and come back.
The chatter and calls , the zooming as they came over was fantastic. Its like nature was repairing it's self again.
Now we are back to normal, they have basically killed all but a few lonely ring necks.
We have fewer native birds in the garden as they are being caught up in the cull.
The neighbours cherry tree is coming over the gardens as there's no longer ringneck to keep it in check.
It absolutely destroys me that this is part of OUR country, yet we have no say in the culling of these beautiful birds.
For what? Because people don't like the fact they make a noise when they talk?
We can have music blaring out, huge lorries and 4x4s ruining the earth. But a beautiful bird that has done so well to survive must be killed?
Utter madness 😡
That's all it is, the rest is rubbish.
Sorry, who are "they", who is doing the culling? And how?
I lived in datchet near Windsor in 1970s we had daily visits of
Parakeets in our garden.
Thank you so much for posting this. I've been mad about these beautiful creatures ever since i saw them (and heard them) flying in their unruly style over Hounslow a few months ago. When my love and fellow 'Keet enthusiast found this video we knew we had to go. We had such an incredible time yesterday feeding these little rascals and can't wait to return (even if one of them pierced my ear for me)
Thank you so much
Glad you enjoyed it Dave!
My budgie almost gave me a free eye piercings once, he was so generous, rip pickle
It’s indeed pretty cool. 👍🏾😃
Cheers to that Jenny!
Saw a flock of these in some trees in Harrow NW London, was several years or so ago but was definitely these birds
I live in Rainham Essex and there are loads that live here, I've had them on my balcony
This is such a cool video!!! We have recently found a parakeet in our garden! We live in Hertfordshire, just outside of London!!
Thanks! That's very cool to have one show up in your garden! They are such beautiful birds.
I'm in Hertfordshire & over the last 2 years i have shot 10, & i will continue to shoot them!. They are on the general license & are a non indigenous invasive species. If this is allowed to continue we will lose a lot of our indigenous birds, these birds will turn out a ecological disaster, they need stopping!! .... KILL THEM ALL!!!
Thank you for this education. Excellent and amusing video, esp when you said to the Parrot 'bite me'!! They are not just in London, we have a big flock of about 50 in Walsall, W Midlands. And I would say they are definitely not invasive, they are naturalised and they are beautiful. They are noisy but they are living peacefully with other species. They are not threatening any other wildlife because all birds feed on different foods. For example blackbird is a groundfeeder, small birds prefer seeds, and these parrots like apples and chillies. So it's all good. Love all birds and mammals. Ignore these haters who want to imagine conflict that doesn't exist. Leave all birds alone. What you are doing is great. Our parakeets are living high up in the trees and other birds are all there too at different levels. They are not threatening British wildlife - all are naturalised and all are living together. These parakeets of the UK are also BRITISH.
Thanks for the kind words iluvmusic. I really never thought this video would be so polemic when I first posted it. Glad you love the parakeets out there!
Thanks for making this video, very informative. The parakeets are beautiful!
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this one. =)
Really enjoyed that video. Your enthusiasm for the natural world is self evident. Great filming, narration and editing. Stroke of luck that Pippa happened to take you to the right spot. There are hundreds of these parakeets in Birmingham (UK) and its surrounding areas. You always hear them well before you can see them.
Thanks Wayne! Yeah, Pip did well finding the spot and it was a great experience. Glad you enjoyed it!
The one@ 7:20 nibbling on you was likely a sign of appreciation. You gave great info on parrots. I trained cockatoos at London Zoo, and Disney World
Since a few years now they can be found all over France. I started to see them where I live about 2 years ago in the South east so due the climate they will without doubt thrive here. We used to have huge flocks of starlings that were finally drove away with the help of falconers.
I believe some escaped from Windsor park in the 90s and have slowly spread through London and the south east!
Great job. Loved the video.
Thanks Achillies!
Spectacular experience bro
Yeah it was pretty sweet!
@@KoawNature amazing, here we don't have any kind of parrots in the wild, you can find them only in pet stores.
I live in Birmingham and every morning about 70 of these birds be in my back garden eating the fruits from my trees
These parrots are the reason I don't hang feeders in my garden anymore,,,gutted as I used to have a big gang of sparrows,great and blue tits,chaffinches etc but now they have gone as only put some hearts on the ground for the Robin as these parrots don't ground feed.
I'm in Belfast. They're here now too
Not just in London, either, We've got them here in Newcastle upon Tyne!
The origins of non-indigenous species are always interesting the Victorians were big fans of imported flora and fauna so many examples of foreign species can be attributed to that era, Ringneck reports go back over 100 years these were probably directly imported birds destined for aviaries and became escapees or purposely released with the intent of having free flying specimens, as restrictions were introduced to avian imports captive bred birds probably trickle fed numbers through escapes.
I969/70 seems to be the start of the observed larger breeding populations I do wonder though about what impact they have on other tree hole nesting species as holes in trees are much sought after real estate by birds and animals.
The birds are great but I hope they don't replace some of the native species like Robins or Magpies.
We also have them now in Paris , in south of France etc ...It seems they are spreading everywhere in Europe ... Maybe the new sparrows ?
I've lived in Derby (central UK) for more than 23 years and a few days ago I saw a pair of Parakeets flying around Darley Park for the first time. I don't know if they were just visiting or if they are going to stay and nest, but Derby is pretty far North of London.
I have recently moved to Alvaston in Derby, and no word of a lie, we saw a flock of 20 parakeets circling in formation with a hawk chasing them, We are close to Alvaston park and Elvaston Castle, and they seem very comfortable with the many tall trees around here. They seem to gather in the morning, then fly off together to perhaps the farmer's fields? It's wonderful to see them and best of luck to them.
We have hundreds in south Manchester,, They are doing OK but I worry about our small native species & their food supply?
Not quite in London, but the suburbs, Esher Rugby Club was a very popular home for parakeets when I worked nearby twenty five years ago. Don't know if they are still there.
These birds originated from the film set of the African queen film with Audrey Hepburn and bogart. This was in part filmed at shepperton studios on the south western edge of Greater London. The scene where bogart tows the boat through the swamp was filmed there and they brought in loads of these birds. After filming, they just left the birds there. They bred and covered all of the south east but in particular south west London royal parks.
They are now as far north as Coventry too
It wasn't filmed at Sheperton, but at the original Isleworth studios (Worton Hall) and in Africa.
They didn't originate from there either, they will be descendants of those original birds and some escapees from aviaries etc.
we have them in our local parks up here in the midlands
These birds are, or should now be considered as endemic to Northern and central Europe as the grey Squirel is considered now endemic to the UK.
They have been living and breeding in the South of England for at least 40 years, perhaps even longer.
They are found throughout Europe- notably lowlands near large cities, many of which have, or have had a zoo. I have seen them in Amsterdam, Barcelona and I have seen them in London ever since I was born and grew up in London (in the 1980s).
What I find interesting is the complete absence of the Grey Squirel (as far as I am aware) from most of Europe except for the UK.
I have never seen a red Squirel in the UK, you get so used to the Grey ones.
I think there are species like these parakeets, also the Aesculapian snake and wall lizard - they adapt so easily to their "new" UK environment (after a deliberate or inadvertent release of several captive individuals, pets and/or zoo animal) it's like they are filling a vacant niche, as opposed to displacing/ supplanting other similar animals who fill that niche - like the grey Squirel. So just labelling all species which appear, "new", or "out of their normal range", as invasive and therefore a negative influence, is I think a little short-sighted and I don't agree with it.
Seen some in Manchester today as well
I found some rose ring parakeets here in Bakersfield, CA yesterday!
I was surprised to see these beautiful birds out here!
We have them in Essex UK they are beautiful to watch.. In the 1970s when living in London people bought them as pets, they were a lot cheaper than the greys. Big draw back was that they didn't learn to talk and were so noisy owners just let them fly out of the windows.
Oh jeez! Thanks for the info Diana!
They are a good talker but not like double yellow faced parakeets and greys
They are able to talk, pretty clearly actually. However, people often buy a pet shop bird and expect it to talk within hours! They also never knew how to properly look after the birds and probably kept them caged the whole time with the only interactions being to give food & water and the occasional ‘Who’s a pretty boy then?’ And people just saw something pretty they wanted to show off to their friends like ornaments and when they didn’t do what was expected of them, they let them go with no thought if they’d survive in the wild or not!
we also have Parakeets in West Yorkshire! There is a small colony/flock of about a dozen living in the woods near where I live.
I live in halifax never seen one here in the wild
The parakeets appeared in Kent in the mid-1960’s so I would say established for closer to 60 years along with the Collared Dove!
Do you still have Collared Doves? They were frequent visitors to my back garden feed stations, but about three years ago they suddenly stopped coming, I miss them.
@@lesleyhawes6895 I am in Somerset, not your area I know, but we have collared doves and are also seeing less of them recently. There was also a blue ringneck flying around the other weekend, fortunately ,after a night on the town, I managed to get him back. If he wasn't so loud I don't think I would have found him.
These parakeets are also living in Holland in the coastal cities. Love them!
I was feeding them in vondelpaark ( ? ) in Amsterdam, they are a fantastic bird
Large numbers of Parakeets around Manchester - a breeding pair were released by a vicar in the 1800s and now they’re established and widespread.
you'd think they would all be inbreed
to call going to hyde park to watch some parakets and squirrels an adventure is kind of stretching the term a little bit , don't you think?
I love pip
There's a similar situation in San Francisco with red-masked parakeet. I usually see them in the Rincon Hill/East Cut areas. I've read it is believed they originated from escaped or released pets.
Hey Dan! The next time I'm in that direction I'll have to be on the lookout for some red-masked parakeets. Thanks for the info!
Brilliant to see them in this country its a wonder the council aren't going all out to destroy them
Colonies of parakeets in Milan, Italy, too now.
Thanks for sharing Margaret!
Hello please i have a question?
Are there companies to sell this green Indian parrot in London and ship it to America?
Because this is a green Indian parrot there are not very few numbers of it in America
It is not found in America in the wild at all
I hope you will answer my question?😥
Well...I have no idea! Maybe someone else can help you out.
There is alot of them in parrots shop in texas market souk bel3arabi
Between my parakeet and london's wild parakeets ,london's wild parakeets is soo much tame than my parakeet
Interesting tidbit. Thanks for sharing!
Those little buggers can nip. First time I tried feeding them a very large and old parakeet wasn't impressed with my offering, a biscuit, so he bit me drawing blood. Hasn't stopped me.
Haha, oh yeah. I understand that one. Cheers!
I live near Bushy park and and see them daily.
❤💜🌴💜 Maybe Babyboozi. Love your guide 😍
I have a derbyan parakeet love my bro he's the 👌
pip is the prettiest bird in london
Barbados, West indies, has ring neck parakeets. I film them in the top of coconut trees and Jamaican Ackee trees but I don't know how to get them to come closer. But I definitely see males, and the normal green parrots too.
My favorite inside bird💝
Great video
Thanks Nancy! It's definitely a bird worth being admired.
If you want to see the parakeets go to the opposite side of the serpentine between the Italianate gardens and the statue of Henry Moore as there has been a cull and new planting has driven them across to Hyde park. Their numbers are much reduced.
The st James park Parakeets are to find
i need a feathered friend for my congo african grey perhaps i should visit this flock and rehome one
I can also hear alexandrine parakeets in your video in the background
They are here in Edinburgh aswell
Glasgow ditto😂
The "Ring Neck Parrot" is also located in Australia. However, you make no mention off this.
They aren't native to Australia, though. They are an Invasive species also. I've seen them among the flocks of Rainbow Lorikeets, here in Melbourne.
😉👍
Kindest regards David
Amazing! What a great video! What is the difference between a parakeet and a parrot? I thought parakeets were quite small.
Thanks Sarah! You would be correct in assuming most parakeets are quite small. I had the same thought when I saw these medium-sized parrots described as parakeets.
Differences: As parakeets are parrots, usually the name parakeet is attributed to smaller parrots with bright colors and tapering tails. However, there are species that use the name parrot and parakeet interchangeably. Basically, from what I've seen, there is no concrete rule.
Not at all, have a look at the alexandrine parakeet, it's like a super sized ringneck
@@adamhousden6349 It is a ring neck.
Theres lots of reports and pictures from people having them in there gardens by me in dudley west midlands
Got these in Birmingham too
I still don't get this invasive bit. 'Invasive' is a term used when someone migrates, colonises an area, destroy and kill the natives. These birds didn't migrate, they're not predatory and they haven't colonised the entire space. Almost half a century they've only managed to concentrate in a few cities. It's humans who brought them here and they've just adapted and have naturalised. Based on Darwinism 'survival of the fittest' they've managed to thrive. They're also part of the food chain. They provide food for Peregrine falcons and owls in the UK.
Coming to the pest perspective. There better methods to protect your crops than blaming an avian species as the reason for the misery. The animal cull companies (who make money out of public purse) and the animal hunting brigade want them to be called pests so they can benefit.
Heya Karthik, sorry for the late reply. I'm getting caught up on old comments. Invasive really just implies that a species has the ability to dominate in an area and outcompete other species. An invasive species can be native and nonnative. This species of parakeet was initially listed as invasive by researchers and so I kept with the jargon. I also agree that that assessment, although the research is minimal to support the exact impact of this species' effect.
@@KoawNaturei mean who is more invasive species than the British?
How they got into the wild, as a pet they make so much noise and high-pitched screaming, that people probably just threw them out the window, only problem mine has come back 5 times and is still with me after 20 years.
🐦❤💜Our little Baby Bo
legend has it these are descended from the ringneck parakeet queen catherine of aragon released
Oh...I like that legend.
Best country to be an exotic wild pet, the UK people love animals ❤
We have them here in the Midlands breeding well
We have those In northern England too, I live in Newcastle upon Tyne and we have those in our parks
Thanks for sharing Jamie!
Great video.thanks for sharing. I live in long island New York. I was fishing on a canals couple yeears back and saw a couple parrots in a tree by me. I thought they escaped from someone. Then I started seeing amd hearing small flocks of them flying around. I googled it and found some info in was trying to share with you but i somehow sent the whole thing to you. Sorry bout that
Saw your other comment--no worries on sharing it all. That must have been a cool experience while fishing to see all those parrots flying around!
@@KoawNature it was. Like I said I thought they were someones pets who got out. I tried to get those two but they flew away. Then I started to see a lot more fying around together They were not as willing to come over to me as the ones you were feasing. That was awesome. Thanks for the reply and I am looking forward for future posts.
@@willmartin4477 And thank you for the comments!
we had loads in our wooded park in Feltham,amazing birds xx
That first train was from Southend right
We came up from Oxted...so maybe it was the first train from Southend?!
got camera footage in my garden Sheffield UK of a Parakeet looking for scraps.. huge compared to me bird feeders
Their are parakeets wild in a woodland South of northampton.