Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 2:40 
Monk Parakeets. Photo Jim WeberEstablished in Austin in the early 1970s from escaped caged birds, Monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) also known as Quaker parrots, are native to the temperate and subtropical regions of Argentina and surrounding countries in South America.
Friday, November 11, 2011 at 4:03 
No cull for Monk parakeets in Borehamwood. Image by Maureen Leong-KeeCOUNCILLORS have decided to extend the ban preventing the cull of monk parakeets in Borehamwood.
Friday, September 23, 2011 at 13:27 
James Monroe Adams IV for News Monk parakeets, flocking to street near Brooklyn College campus, also like to nest on light poles at school's athletic field.
Brooklyn College is building a brand-new athletic field - and it wants to make sure certain high-profile members of the campus community are happy with it.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 13:19 
Image by Steve BaldwinA rally against the culling of monk parakeets on the Isle of Dogs drew a "disappointing" crowd but organisers are determined to continue their campaign.
Monday, August 29, 2011 at 12:46 
Monk Parakeet in the Netherlands
A couple of years ago I was with my family near the shore of Echo Bay when I spotted a green, white and yellow bird in a tree. I am no bird-watcher but I know enough to know a parrot when I see one. Figuring that the bird must have escaped and there was some distraught owner looking for their bird, I had the brilliant idea of trying to catch it, put it in a box and deliver it to its owner. While my family tried to lure the bird closer, I called the SPCA of Westchester County to report the bird and see if anyone had put in a claim. The bird actually did come closer, landing on a nearby railing. In a moment of stupidity I used my lightening fast reflexes to grab the bird. As visions of my heroic welcome from the relieved owner danced in my head, the bird began squawking loudly, viscously biting at my hands, breaking the skin, and causing me a good deal of, in hindsight, well-deserved pain. The bird flew away never to be seen by me or my traumatized children. Lesson learned!
