Parakeets eating horse chestnut blossom buds can have an affect. Parakeets have been spotted in Britain since the 19th century they are increasingly common in urban areas, are often spotted enjoying a seasonal delicacy: spring blossoms. While their diet primarily consists of seeds and fruits, these adaptable birds readily consume the blossoms of trees Though some gardeners may worry about potential damage, the parakeets' blossom consumption is generally considered a natural and harmless part of

Parakeets usually found in Asia or Africa have made a Birmingham suburb their home. | BBC Birmingham

New figures show a steep rise in the population of parakeets now living wild in the UK, with experts warning of a “green invasion.” Originally from India and Pakistan, the ring-necked parakeets are officially “an invasive species,” but the emerald, green parakeet has thrived in cities from Plymouth to Aberdeen – reaching much of Wales and even parts of Northern Ireland. This spring, tens of thousands of ring-necked parakeets are nesting in the UK – leading to concerns from some ecologists. #news

Ring-necked parakeets, The UK's only naturalised parrot are social creatures and roost communally at night for warmth and safety. #parakeet | Get Wild

While beautiful, these ring necked parakeets quite obviously aren’t native to the UK. But they’ve definitely made a home here in our urban areas! . . . #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukwildlife #uk #nuts_about_birds #bird #parrot #parakeet #invasive #london | Jacob Rheams Photography

These parakeets have been living in an unusual—and toxic—location for the past 500 years. | National Geographic

On Kauai, Hawaii, parakeets once kept as pets have bred in the wild and are destroying crops. For more: http://to.pbs.org/2vupA7X | PBS NewsHour