Fitzgeraldo Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Although attractive to watch, these birds are exceptionally noisy. I have just noticed two pairs ?billing and cooing? in tall fir trees located in neighbouring gardens. I suspect that this behaviour will be followed by nesting in these trees. The prospect of every visit to my garden during spring and summer being spoiled by a cacophony of screeching does not appeal. I understand that these birds are classified as non-native species and as such: ?vermin?. On whom does the responsibility to remove such vermin (or their nests) rest? I?d be most grateful for any advice on how to protect my sanity during the forthcoming months. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxjen Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 ?Ring-necked parakeets, like all birds living in the wild in the UK, are protected by law. The species can be controlled under licence in England, but only in isolated cases where the birds pose a serious threat to conservation of a native species, are causing serious damage to crops, or for air safety purposes.?From the RSPB website https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/our-positions-and-casework/our-positions/species/invasive-non-native-species/ring-necked-parakeets/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcam Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Perfect solution attached. This should cut out all noise with the living world.Enjoy! Fitzgeraldo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Although attractive to watch, these birds are> exceptionally noisy. I have just noticed two pairs> ?billing and cooing? in tall fir trees located in> neighbouring gardens. I suspect that this> behaviour will be followed by nesting in these> trees. > The prospect of every visit to my garden during> spring and summer being spoiled by a cacophony of> screeching does not appeal. I understand that> these birds are classified as non-native species> and as such: ?vermin?. On whom does the> responsibility to remove such vermin (or their> nests) rest? > I?d be most grateful for any advice on how to> protect my sanity during the forthcoming months. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcam Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 A lower budget option attached if the house mods are too expensive....Should knock out the noise of the verminous parakeets infesting and multiplying like bacteria in your trees.: )Fitzgeraldo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Although attractive to watch, these birds are> exceptionally noisy. I have just noticed two pairs> ?billing and cooing? in tall fir trees located in> neighbouring gardens. I suspect that this> behaviour will be followed by nesting in these> trees. > The prospect of every visit to my garden during> spring and summer being spoiled by a cacophony of> screeching does not appeal. I understand that> these birds are classified as non-native species> and as such: ?vermin?. On whom does the> responsibility to remove such vermin (or their> nests) rest? > I?d be most grateful for any advice on how to> protect my sanity during the forthcoming months. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Bird Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 bcam, lol. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunbob Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 A birdwatching friend and my small son were the other day discussing why on earth these lovelies are sometimes viewed as a nuisance. They nest in nooks of our flats and I love seeing and hearing them out of the window! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffins78 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I love them too - we get lots of visits - and they are so pretty and vibrant. Happily send them our way!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Magpies are noisy too, but you don?t need them look back at when they first roosted in the UK to create a culling or deportation strategy for them.Stick some headphones on - or head off to the country. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
peckham_ryu Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 May I be the first to welcome OP in advance to the Aircraft Noise thread ;) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 :)) :)) :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 We have quite a few down the Horniman end of Underhill and, as already mentioned, they're lovely to look at, very entertaining and no more noisy than magpies and crows. I haven't noticed them upseting the local wildlife. They are part of South London now, so enjoy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaynor Hill Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I love seeing all birds crows make a noise but doesn't bother me it's nature enjoy it Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeb Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Not sure the noise of the parakeets can be likened to the song of a blackbird or robin. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 It's a trade-off - great looks, interesting behaviour and flight patterns, irritating call - magpies and parakeets. Lovely voices, often hidden - other birds. The whole together adds to, at least my, joy in life. Indeed the best sounding birds are often the drabbest/ most hidden. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcam Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Good grief, get a grip. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 bcam Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Perfect solution attached. This should cut out all> noise with the living world.> Enjoy! > Attachments: 52645dbd6b07151d48d48cdbb64a17a9.jpg (507.9KB) What and where is this? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&G Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Were ear defenders not on your Christmas list? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I love seeing and hearing them Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWave Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I get great joy from seeing and hearing them they're adorable and nowhere near as noisy as seagulls Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1394991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 if you have parakeets, song birds will stay away. I'd rather have the little birds in our trees and the little robins who visit when i go outside. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1395022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPB Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Just be grateful they?re not peacocks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1395024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlonaM Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Jules-and-Boo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> if you have parakeets, song birds will stay away.> I'd rather have the little birds in our trees and> the little robins who visit when i go outside.On the contrary, in my garden I have songbirds (blackbirds, two regular robins, a wren, various tits etc.), woodpeckers, nuthatches, chaffinches, et al. who are all visiting daily alongside the parakeets, magpies and beastly pidgeons. On observation the parakeets do not deter or harass the smaller birds and the only combat flying is between the robins and tits. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1395028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 We have parakeets alongside tits, wrens and lots of robins.Jules-and-Boo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> if you have parakeets, song birds will stay away.> I'd rather have the little birds in our trees and> the little robins who visit when i go outside. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1395032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I thought robins were territorial? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1395059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdulwicher Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Sue Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I thought robins were territorial?Only with other robins. They're fine sharing feeders with tits, nuthatches, woodpeckers, finches etc. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/245925-green-parakeets/#findComment-1395101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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