Just seen 3 of them in the trees at foglane park and then in the trees behind my house (: They've fed in my garden before, actually but were probably put off by the amount of birds already getting their fill.

No I wouldnt publicise them but have had requests from those seeking to get more info about this, I keep it all on the PMs though!! Have the info on the probable roost site - but not gonna tell it here

-- Edited by Doc Brewster on Saturday 27th of October 2012 01:21:16 PM

Agreed Rob. Roost or nest sites should be witheld from the forum but they should be formally submitted to the Greater Manchester Bird Recording Group along with all other sightings please

Just a thought - it might be best not to publicise the roost site if found, R-n P's have their enemies.....

Doc Brewster wrote:

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A report from my wife driving home from Manchester University today - 5 Ring-necked Parakeets flew across the road as she was driving through Moss Side at c.5.30pm. Fits in with the sighting from Sarfraz below

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Just for extra info, to try to gain more insight into eact roost sites, the birds were flying NE over the Moss Lane East (B5219) junction with Upper Lloyd Street & Lloyd Street North.

James Walsh wrote:

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October 19th, 1 Ring-necked Parakeet nw/over Pomona @ 0820, first record for Salford Quays

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At 5:15pm, a Ring-necked Parakeet (probably the same as 19th October), flew in from the direction of Ordsall Park, & perched briefly in Cornbrook Wood (the small wood nearest to Cornbrook tram station) before being mobbed by a Magpie & flying off sw

A report from my wife driving home from Manchester University today - 5 Ring-necked Parakeets flew across the road as she was driving through Moss Side at c.5.30pm. Fits in with the sighting from Sarfraz below

I saw 16 and the Amazon last week. I had no idea numbers have shot up to at least 34. They always appear to gather pre-roost at platt Fields then shoot off in towards Moss Side.

Over 20 N from my Moss Side front door at 5.50pm with the Amazon lagging behind then 2 straggling 30 seconds later

-- Edited by Tim Wilcox on Wednesday 24th of October 2012 08:18:43 PM

There was also a noisy individual near the children's play area in Fog Lane park at 10:00 on Sunday.

Some footage of Parakeets and the Amazon from Platt Fields Park last Sunday 21st October

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shZaEd5fhLM&feature=plcp

31 Ring-necked Parakeets at the Platt Fields pre-roost this evening, although 34 seen on 12/10 is
the maximum so far. Good to see the Amazon in amongst the main bunch.

October 19th, 1 Ring-necked Parakeet nw/over Pomona @ 0820, first record for Salford Quays

Single over juncton of Elizabeth Slinger Road/Barlow Moor Rd in West Didsbury this am, mobbed by Jackdaws.

Tony Darby wrote:

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After sighting a large group overflying on Monday and Ian bemoaning the lack of officially entered counts, myself and Tim Wilcox decided
to check out Platt Field where we suspected the parakeets had been gathering in a pre roost. This proved to be correct, and we spent
several evenings watching and taking photos of them as they flew off in groups large and small. This resulted in a maximum count of 28
being recorded on 3 separate days.
This count will be formally submitted. Photographic evidence is available


-- Edited by Tony Darby on Saturday 6th of October 2012 09:52:23 PM

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Good work!

No 'evidence' necessary Tony, just the counts

After sighting a large group overflying on Monday and Ian bemoaning the lack of officially entered counts, myself and Tim Wilcox decided
to check out Platt Field where we suspected the parakeets had been gathering in a pre roost. This proved to be correct, and we spent
several evenings watching and taking photos of them as they flew off in groups large and small. This resulted in a maximum count of 28
being recorded on 3 separate days.
This count will be formally submitted. Photographic evidence is available


-- Edited by Tony Darby on Saturday 6th of October 2012 09:52:23 PM

Thank you. I'm not a regular visitor to the park but I'll definitely be returning soon. I'll post in the Fog Lane park any species I see next time. I will visit the park you suggested some time this week.

Thanks

Vicky

02/10/2012.

1 overflying Fog Lane Park

Cheers, John

Up to the end of 2010 it seems 11 is the highest official number of this species together.

Depending on what was submitted for 2011 will dictate whether that number is bettered and similarly for 2012 but any counts on this forum are unconfirmed and therefore unofficial. So it's once again a shame that these sightings remain largely unsubmitted to the Greater Manchester Bird Recording Group

Hi Rob, I had 12 together in Fog Lane park last summer but I'm sure others will probably have had more.

Cheers, Liam

Anyone know what the highest confirmed count is?

Vicky Sumner wrote:

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I went looking for them today at Fog Lane Park. I couldn't see any there.

I saw 1 Nuthatch feeding on moss
20+ Long Tailed Tits feeding on groundsel,
1 pair of Great Tits
1 Jay
lots of Moorhen and Coots on the pond.

I could here lots of birds singing but I'm working on identifying the different songs.

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Hi Vicky.
If you're a regular visitor, there is a Fog Lane Park thread. You can use the forum search facility to find it.
As for parakeets, try Fletcher Moss Park, although in winter they are a law unto themselves and seem to move from one
park to another, so its pot luck really I'm afraid.

I went looking for them today at Fog Lane Park. I couldn't see any there.

I saw 1 Nuthatch feeding on moss
20+ Long Tailed Tits feeding on groundsel,
1 pair of Great Tits
1 Jay
lots of Moorhen and Coots on the pond.

I could here lots of birds singing but I'm working on identifying the different songs.

Wow - the numbers are growing!

Another big bunch again this evening @ 6.35 pm. Heading NW from Platt Fields.
Between 20 and 30 + the Orange-winged Amazon trailing closely behind.

Rob Smallwood wrote:

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Wow - the numbers are growing!

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Not growing Rob, pretty much the same number I saw as per previous July post, only this time they were in one big bunch. Probably
about 25 again, I only get a couple of seconds to count them as they fly over between one line of terraced houses and another and
as you know they can be very fast flyers.
By the way, I bumped into Debs Wallace at SaleWP last winter and she said she'd had a maximum of 18 on her feeders at one time.

Tony

-- Edited by Tony Darby on Monday 1st of October 2012 10:37:36 PM

Thursday 13 September late afternoon I saw five green birds answering this description and making exotic 'parrot-like' cries in a tree at Ladybarn Park/Hartswood Road (Fallowfield). I thought at first somebody had taken a pet into their garden, but these were definitely wild!

Sunday 9th September
10.30a.m. to 1.00p.m.

2 Ring-necked Parakeets seen in Stenner Woods
1 seen flying over Fletcher Moss cafe.

At least 8 Ring Necked Parakeets end of Weir Lane and farm this morning at 7.35
See Stockport to East Didsbury post

2 birds flew roughly north over Hough End Police Club at 19:30 this evening.

Chris Chandler wrote:

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A group of 3 flew east out of Chorlton Park at around 7 o'clock yesterday evening.
First time I've seen them this far over, so I'll definitely be keeping my eyes (and ears) open for them.

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A nearby resident reported Parakeets (no other details) at Chorlton Park on 20th July.

A group of 3 flew east out of Chorlton Park at around 7 o'clock yesterday evening.
First time I've seen them this far over, so I'll definitely be keeping my eyes (and ears) open for them.

A minimum of 8 birds present in Fog Lane Park this afternoon

Single bird heard in chorltonville mid-afternoon yesterday, the first time I've heard one in the area before.

And what a noise they make too!

Tony's count below must be (one of) the highest ever?

Hello, I live next to fog lane park. For the past two years the sight of two parrakeets in the park was a regular sight. However this year groups of 8+ flying at speed over our house is a daily occurence. The sky's can be full of their high pitched singing!

A large number over my Rusholme house at this evening at 9.10.
A bunch of approximately 15 including the Amazon, closely followed by 8, and then 3 stragglers. All were heading North from Platt Fields area.

Tony

About 10 parakeets flew over garden, chasing a heron. Heard about them around Fletcher Moss Park but not aware of any in Fallowfield until I read posting.

-- Edited by Daisy on Tuesday 19th of June 2012 08:42:46 PM

17th June.

At least 7 Ring-necked Parakeets in Platt Fields Park at 8.00 am. They appeared to be largely favouring the chestnut trees at the southern end of the park. Possibly feeding on the as yet immature chestnut seed pods? At one stage one was seen to drop to the floor and chewed on buttercup flowers!

Cheers,


Bill.

6 Parakeets in Birchfields Park, with the Yellow-Fronted Amazon Parrot close behind!

15/06/2012 - Fletcher Moss Park:

4 Ring-necked Parakeets - looked to be an adult and 3 juveniles (short tails, white bill base)

Pair still in Stenner Woods/Fletcher Moss this afternoon.

Cheers
Jason

Quite a few Ring-Necked Parakeets round the back of school (Platt Fields) Amazon Parrot flew over with a group of Ring-Necks towards Platt Fields Lake.

A pair of Ring-necked Parakeets at Stenner Woods / Fletchers Moss this afternoon.

5 Parakeets and the Amazon followed by 2 more Parakeets flew up Yew Tree Rd N at 6.15pm

And 2 more Parakeets N at 6.20pm

-- Edited by Tim Wilcox on Friday 23rd of March 2012 06:25:03 PM

Must have been at least a dozen Parakeets in Fletcher Moss this morning, as well as the Amazon Parrot following them around.

2 parakeets heard in the former MCFC ground building site and then flew N at 5.30pm seen from Yew Tree Rd. Went round to the site and could hear but not see at least one more bird somewhere in the site. I'd heard calls from that direction over the houses from my front door the other day. They seem to be dropping off here before heading presumably for Whitworth Park or Alex Park.

Three flying south along Palatine Road outside Christie Hospital at 17.30

A pair silently canoodling in tall trees at rear of bowling greens, Fog Lane Park, c5:15.

A pair of Grey Wagtails flew over Parrs Wood Road as I set off homeward on my bike.