Ring-necked Parakeet

Since the late 1960’s these birds have been accepted as a wild bird in Britain.

There is now a self supporting breeding population of several thousand birds in Britain, mostly in the south of England where flocks of several thousand birds can often be seen coming into roost early evening.  Individual or small numbers of birds can often be seen at bird tables and in trees both in southern England and occasionally further north.

This wild bird was one of two long staying birds in Abington Park, Northampton during December 2006 to at least February 2007.
 

The two birds were often seen fling near to the house and captive bird collection next to the church.  Were the noise from the captive parrots, budgies, etc. obviously attracted them.  The keepers confirmed these are wild birds, indeed the local press had articles on them, hoping they would eventually breed and become a tourist attraction.

Indeed on the two occasions I visited, they were showing really well, flying between the trees, with the bright blue sky assisting with the photo's.

All Photos Copyright Nigel Spencer