Where did the parakeets come from?
Ring-necked parakeets have become a common site within many Parks in and around London. They are certainly a colourful and noisy addition to the landscape and no less so than in Richmond Park where there is a healthy population. The warmer than average winter temperatures afforded by the city and a reliable winter food supply has allowed released individuals to persist in the environment and subsequently start breeding (first recorded in 1969). It's not yet know how their increasing population may impact on other native British species through competition for food and nesting sites.
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