Britain’s Green Parakeets: From exotic curiosity to growing pest problem
The sight of bright green parakeets screeching through Britain’s parks might feel like a touch of the tropics, but their growing numbers are becoming a serious headache. Ring-necked parakeets - now firmly established in parts of England, especially around London and the South East - are no longer just an urban curiosity. They have also been seen in places like Manchester and Glasgow. For many residents, farmers and conservationists, they’re an increasingly noisy, aggressive and disruptive presence.