Over the last few weeks a number have been feeding on holly berries in The Parsonage Gardens at Fletcher Moss.

34+ at the Platt Fields pre-roost this afternoon 4.30-4.40pm. Didn't see the Amazon.
One bunch were obscured by trees as they flew off, hopefully it was amongst them.

3 flew north up Yew Tree Road at 6.10pm

I heard them in the trees near Fletcher Moss last week and then saw 4 parakeets at the entrance to Chorlton Water Park last Wednesday.

I saw two at The Didsbury pub at teatime on Friday, in the trees by the Fletcher Moss tennis courts.

Really pleased to see three parakeets around Chorlton Golf Club all morning, very vocal and mobile. My last report of them was in March, lets hope they're back for the winter. Will keep reporting sightings

2 flew north over Horton Road at 6.20pm and a further 9 up Yew Tree Road at 6.27pm

Tony Coatsworth wrote:

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Advert on the Fallowfield Loop cycle path near St Werberghs tram stop about a lost African Grey Parrot, so we might have a new addition to 'the gang'

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A dead African Grey Parrot was found on site yesterday and over the past two Sundays one birder and his partner have collected over 30 bags of rubbish from the site!!!

Site access by permit only.

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Posted on the Audenshawe thread.

-- Edited by Pete Hines on Friday 13th of September 2013 10:12:54 PM

15+ at Fletcher Moss yesterday 11am close to the tennis courts and another group of 6 around the Millpond area.

Originally posted by Fiona Moate today:

Saw around six flying over The Didsbury car park at around 4pm today.

Advert on the Fallowfield Loop cycle path near St Werberghs tram stop about a lost African Grey Parrot, so we might have a new addition to 'the gang'

Single bird still at Chorlton Park yesterday ay 6.15pm, calling loudly and circling.(Nell Lane/ Mauldeth Rd junction)

Single bird around chorlton park at 6.45

A pair of birds in Longford Park flying west towards Stretford.


Louis.

-- Edited by Louis Hill on Monday 15th of July 2013 03:56:25 PM

Single bird around Southern end of Southern Cemetary at 7.45 this morning.

Just seen 5 Parakeets flying over Alberts club tennis courts on Old Landsdowne rd, West Didsbury. They were flying towards Lapwing Lane. Made my weekend!

Single Parakeet flying over Mauldeth Road, Chorlton, from north to south, close to Withington Road, and landing in a tree between the Police Club at Hough End and the Southern (as was).

4 parakeets seen and heard monday in woods at Chorlton Golf Club. Really pleased they seem to be sticking around, having been there for the past two months.

4 Ring Necked Parakeets and the Amazon at 8.30 this morning in North West corner of Hough End Fields, Chorlton.
Very active,with the Amazon seemingly harassing the Ring necks.

2 parakeets calling noisily in Cholrton Park at 5.20pm. Flew off South.
There have been at least 2 in the park, in the hour before dusk, every time I've visited this winter.

Three parakeets seen on saturday on Chorlton cum Hardy Golf Course and several others heard. They don't seem to be intimidated by the many magpies in the area. They have been around for a few weeks now, and the members are rather hoping they will take a liking to a relatively undisturbed stretch of woodland on the course.

There was a pair of parakeets in Stenner Woods alongside Fletcher Moss Park yesterday. They were investigating nest holes, I think.

Chorlton cum Hardy Golf Club

I am a member of this golf club and keep my eyes open for birds on this private expanse of land adjacent to Chorlton Water Park. There have been reports from members of parakeets on the course in the last couple of weeks. I saw two myself yesterday, wednesday. The first time I've seen them there. I shall report any further sightings. I would think they could be occasionally seen from Chorlton Water Park or from the footpath adjacent to the golf course along the River Mersey

-- Edited by Martin Cuthbert on Thursday 7th of February 2013 11:52:30 PM

Sorry, yes, flying almost down Mauldeth Rd West at 7.50.

Chris Harper wrote:

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6 this morning

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Chorlton Park Chris?

6 this morning

3 over Chorlton Park this morning at 7.50.

5 Ring-necked Parakeets this afternoon (3.30) at Stenner Woods (Mersey Valley) high in the trees around 'muddy waters nursery' near the boardwalk. Three flew off towards the river as I got there, and the other two stayed for five minutes - they looked to be foraging in a dead tree branch.

I have had a phonecall today from a non-forum member informing of a group of four to six Ring-necked Parakeets visiting his garden feeders. he lives in West Didsbury & the Ring-necked Parakeets have been visiting feeders in the Spath Road/Holme Road arae for the past two winters. He noticed that they never visited during the breeding season in 2012 but have returned this winter. He has said that he will keep me informed as to their movements this year

Hi all,

I recently found a parakeets feather in my garden and remember reading about a study of their DNA to try and gain understanding to help endangered species. I posted the feather off to hazel at Kent university and have just received an email back saying this was only the 2nd sample she has ever received from Manchester. If you find a feather and can spear a postage stamp please post it on to her.

http://www.wildparakeetsuk.co.uk

Thanks Laura

Four Ring-necked Parakeets this morning in Fog lane Park near the bowling green showing exceptionally well until spooked by a Sparrowhawk, which sent them flying around noisily in a blind panic!!

Saw two flying over Chorlton Park School towards Southern Cemetery on Mauldeth Road West at 4pm today & 3 flying back about 10 minutes later. they were very talkative!

At least 28 plus the Amazon late afternoon.

Minimum 33 plus Amazon at pre-roost this evening.

4 in my garden today - Withington

Slightly away from the regular haunts of Ring-necked Parakeets, this morning 3 flew over Davenport Green, Hale Barns, heading east towards Newall Green and Wythenshawe.

Around 20 birds in total, plus the Amazon - some on the island, some in the trees to the north. Most departed around 3:40 in small groups .

At the Platt Fields pre-roost this afternoon:

32+the Amazon departed N at 3.35 from trees at the the NW corner of the lake.

15 flew north to south directly over my house on Horton Road Moss Side at 8.25am

9th December: 15.30 - 15.40

29 Ring-necked Parakeets left pre-roost in 2 flocks of 21 and 8.

Cheers, John

Tony Darby wrote:

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That sounds like the Fletcher Moss posse on their way to the Platt Fields pre-roost Paul.

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Cheers Tony, will pass that on to the observer, who lives in that general area

Saw 6 Ring Necked Parakeets in Stenner Woods (Fletcher Moss) around 2:00 pm this afternoon and got some good photos of them in the sunshine

32 flew from the pre-roost with the Amazon in 4 groups at 3.50pm today

That sounds like the Fletcher Moss posse on their way to the Platt Fields pre-roost Paul.

I have just had a belated report of 6 Ring-necked Parakeets flying over high, near the junction of Wilmslow Road and Palatine Road, Withington, late afternoon on Saturday 24th November.

I heard a few Parakeets around Nell Lane/Mauldeth Road West area of Chorlton around 11am and 2pm Saturday 24 November.

Sarfraz Hayat wrote:

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There is a place i have stood at least 5 times in the last 2 years and at the same time which guarantees these birds to be heard if not seen. Any idea how far they wander or is it just Fallowfield/Rusholme/Moss Side?

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I think they wander a bit further in winter - but I suspect if we plotted all the reports there would be a high concentration around the area that you mention.

Last week I saw one at Debdale Park

I've also seen a pair at Fletcher Moss

There is a place i have stood at least 5 times in the last 2 years and at the same time which guarantees these birds to be heard if not seen. Any idea how far they wander or is it just Fallowfield/Rusholme/Moss Side?

RE: Fog Lane Park

Single Ring-necked Parakeet in trees between the football fields and Parkville Road at 1445hrs