trymahjong Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I am a parrot owner and got this in my email from the Parrot group on yahoo.My first thought was the discussion somewhere on HAIF of a wild parrot population close to Alameda road(?) birds that escaped from the orginal Ninfa owner, years ago? I did get to observe the wild parrot population on the campus of Brooklyn college www.brooklynparrots.com last summer and figured those would be counted.But I was wondering if there were enough wild (adaptive?) parrots in Houston that could be observed and counted---and does anyone know where they are located?Dear parrot researchers and parrot friends,You are cordially invited to join the "World Parrot Count". We, Roelant Jonker and Michael Braun of the "extra-tropical department" of the Parrot Researchers Group of the International Ornithological Union (IOU), would like to initiate the first global parrot census this January in order to get much needed scientific data about parrots living in cities around the globe. This count is intended to become an annual event. For further information please visit the following website:http://www.cml.leiden.edu/parrot.htmlIf you have any questions please contact us via the following E-mail-address:parrotcount@cityparrots.org / mailto:parrotcount@cityparrots.orgPlease feel free to forward this message to everybody who could be interested. We would like to create a global parrot community of professional researchers, field ornithologists as well as amateur naturalist that will enable us to measure the development of native and non-native parrots living in cities.See you at the roost!All best,Roelant Jonker (Leiden University, The Netherlands)Michael Braun (Heidelberg University, Germany) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I saw some parrots on the 19th of December while I was standing near N. MacGregor and Ennis. I'd seen them around the area before then, so I think it's safe to say that they live in the Third Ward/Riverside Terrace area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverartfox Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 According to longtime residents of Broadmoor, there have been flocks of small green parrots in the neighborhood for years. I see them occasionally but have no idea where they roost or nest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTX Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I don't know enough about parrot classifications to be sure if this is what you are looking for but there is a small population of small to medium size bright green birds that roosted in the trees on the road leading into the Watergate/Waterford Harbor marinas. The last time I actually saw them myself was pre Ike but I moved over to the other side of Clear Lake and don't get over that way as much since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 There are many flocks of Monk Parakeets in the Houston area. They're green and quite large and vocal. I can personally vouch for them in the Willowbrook subdivision near Willowbend and S. Post Oak as well as in the Energy Corridor. A friend who lives over on the Eastside says they're seen often there too converging on pecan trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 There are hundreds of them down in San Leon, nesting on power poles and in palm trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 There are several flocks I've seen at different times in Kemah. I've also seen a huge flock off of Fondren and 59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted January 9, 2011 Author Share Posted January 9, 2011 --- On Sun, 1/9/11, Kathy Heaton 'http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bird_Breeder-Hobbyist' <kbheaton@swbell.net> wrote:An update---plus information for anyone wanting to participate in the count---From: 'http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bird_Breeder-Hobbyist' <kbheaton@swbell.net>Subject: 2011 World Parrot count - Houston, TX: Add'l Info & Maps>Date: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 4:19 PMWhy participate in the 2011 World Parrot Count?"What consequences does this count have?''As we are parrot researchers, we are basically not interested in how to reduce or kill non-native parrot populations. We would like to study them and get more useful field data to share with colleagues in the field. The results will contribute to parrot conservation. If we continue these surveys for several years we get good and reliable data that show how fast an introduced parrot population may grow and which key factors are needed for successful establishment. We can use these data for re-introduction programs of threatened species which will become a major parrot research field for the future.''-- http://www.cml.leiden.edu/research/conservation/impactsWhere are the birds? In addition to information accompanying these photos: http://www.flickr.com/search/groups/?q=houston&w=410910%40N24&m=pool/We have maps! Register and login at http://ebird.org/content/ebird/:View and Explore Data: Graphs and MapsSelect Species: Monk parakeet (myiopsitta monachus)Choose a Location: United States Texas Counties in TexasChoose up to 15 Counties:[i've only been able to select a single county at a time.] Brazoria Fort Bend Harris GalvestonDrag and Zoom In on the map to identify street names.Click the map markers to view sighting details.then plan a field trip and go explore! Submit your count: ----- Forwarded Message ----From: Parrot Count parrotcount@cityparrots.orgYou can use the form: http://www.cml.leiden.edu/research/conservation/impacts/count-form.html for single counts.Or alternatively fill in this Excel sheet: http://media.leidenuniv.nl/legacy/Parrot-count-Extra-Tropical-2011-1.xls Which allows for multiple species, roost/nest counts. When complete send it back to us at: parrotcount@cityparrots.org More info here: http://www.cml.leiden.edu/parrot Happy counting! Roelant & Michael-end-Thank you for taking part in the first World Parrot Count, held January 1-31, 2011. Although much of the information in this message is specific to Houston, you are welcome to adapt it to your location and share it with others.Regards,KHouston TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 There are many flocks of Monk Parakeets in the Houston area. They're green and quite large and vocal. I can personally vouch for them in the Willowbrook subdivision near Willowbend and S. Post Oak as well as in the Energy Corridor. A friend who lives over on the Eastside says they're seen often there too converging on pecan trees. I saw a few in the Rum Island isle at Spec's the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 I saw a few in the Rum Island isle at Spec's the other day. Very nice---this is from the parking lot of UH --it was posted today-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 the counting continues in January 2012Roelant writes:"You are cordially invited to join "World Parrot Count 2012".We, Roelant Jonker and Michael Braun of the "extra-tropical department"of the Parrot Researchers Group of the International OrnithologicalUnion (IOU), invite your to take parrot this global parrot census thisJanuary and February in order to get much needed scientific data aboutparrots living in cities around the globe. This count is a 2nd edition.For further information please visit the following website":http://cityparrots. org/world- parrot-count/If you have any questions please contact us via the following E-mail-address:parrotcount@ cityparrots. org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I see groups of Quakers flying around.Very distinctive sound. And annoyingly loud when they are pets, especially early in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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