Wild Parrots

we have many in amity harbor ny. south shore of long island. they seem to travel in flocks shortly after sunrise.

Yes, yes,yes! Everyone thinks I’m crazy, I hear them all the time,(I’m hearing them right now!) though rarely see them. They seem to favor large shade trees, like the one in front of the house behind me on the next block! They’re loud. I live in Lindenhurst,down by the water(Venetian Shores) also South Shore of Long Island. How do they survive the winter?

I’ve seen a nesting pair in West Islip, just north of the tracks, they built a huge nest up on an utility pole in the middle of a residential area.

Today is November 7 and lo and behold there was a whole group of Green Parrots on one tree out my kitchen window. I ran for my camera and small video camera. Once before I saw green parrots on this same tree in the winter when there was snow on the ground. The whole thing seems very strange. The only other times I have seen and heard these birds has been in Florida. PS The reason I take photos is because people don’t believe that it is possible and they look at you as if you are totally crazy!

we have six in baldwin harbor!!!!!!!

I thought I was seeing things — two green parrots in my birdfeeder last week and this past week in South Lindenhurst

I live in South Lindenhurst also, not far from Shore Rd. park. There was a pair of green parrots in the large oak tree on my property border. They took off and headed west. this was about 4:30 this afternoon

There are at least 10 here in South Freeport!

I’ve seen two in west islip south of union!

Two monk parrots sighted at my backyard feeder in Merrick, have returned 5 times in past 3 days!

Two weeks ago on a Sunday morning I was leaving my house in Hewlett and heard parrots. I thought I was hearing things until I look up and about 8–10 flew over my head. I couldn’t believe it.

they seem to be everywhere on the south shore - I’ve spotted 8 nests in Amityville, 10 nests in Lindenhurst and 2 in West Islip - unfortunately I still haven’t been able to find them west of Amityville or east of West Islip

Finally saw the Freeport parrots today - down at Guy Lombardo Marina/The Anchorage and a REALLY BIG, LOUD SQUAWKING Quaker on S. MAin and E. Bedell - no luck spotting a nest tho - has anybody seen it?

New nest just spotted on electric pole on South Wellwood Ave Lindenhurst. Saw approxiamately 6 adult parrots yesterday. The babies sure do squack loudly.

A larger nest was spotted last year in Copiague on street south of Montauk Hwy by Dollarf Tree

The one on S - Wellwood is a good one - have to look south of Dollar Tree - haven’t found that one yet - hope its still there - unfortunately looks like LIPA removed 2 on S Strong Ave in Lindenhurst only a few days ago - if you missed those its too late - tho they apparently spread there from a fallen nest nearby at RP automotive so maybe they’ll pop up there again?

i saw them in islandpark. they are bilding a nest in park

is that in Shell Creek park?

June 12th 2011. Saw a flock of 6 parrots in a mulberry tree in Nassau Shores, Massapequa.

a nest with parrots can be seen from behind bagel store on corner of montauk hwy and strongs ave in copiague look west i also saw nest in tanner park

That nest you’re referringto is inactive - at RP Automotive on Montauk Hwy - Half of it fell down and the parrots abondioned it and relocated to 2 nests on S. Strong Ave and Montauk Hwy - They disappeared about 4 weeks ago ( courtesy of LIPA ? - don’t know if they just remove the nests or throw them into a truck and gas the birds?????) Since I haven’t seen them rebuild nearby I’m guessing it may be the latter :((((( )

Parrots LOVE Town of Hempstead !!! - Sighted nests at several TOH Parks - Island Park, Baldwin, Merrick and Massapequa - curious, they don’t seem to be in any of the Nassau County Parks - don’t know if the couinty discourages their building ( by removing them) or not??? or if its something else - maybe they use different type lights???? Can’t understand why they’re not in Wantagh Park? or Oceanside Park? - thought for sure they would be - conditions seem ideal there!

They’re in south Seaford, too!

Hundred of parrots are nesting in the light towers at the ball field in Newbridge Park in Bellmore.

I saw one parrot in my pear tree on south 6th street last weekend. yesterday I heard a loud squaking noise and went out to see no less than eight parrots tearing into the pears, and leaving quite a mess on the ground. They’re really cool to watch, but i wish they were neater eaters………

Sorry! I forgot to write that I’m in Lindenhurst.

No. Massapequa - We first had a flock of 5 right before the 2010 blizzard. They have been back ever since - first in either pairs, or three at a time. There is one who is the sentinal, it was rare that he ever ate while the others did. They had 3 babies this Spring - one appeared way before the others. The adults have been training the babies to eat. The babies are hysterical to watch because they are a bit clumsy; sliding down the hook holding the feeder. They often get nipped by parents for bad behavior. The local small birds eat right next to them now - at first they were nervous about these big green birds! Their nest is on Rte. 107. The adults have become more used to me (& the dog) being in the yard now and will eat while I am nearby! Love having them but boy, they keep me busy replenishing their food!

same location as Beverly above. Seen in N. Massapequa off Rte. 107. There are 6–8 that like the berries in our cherry wood. Couldn’t believe what I saw. I guessed they escaped from a pet store or someone just didn’t want to take care of them any more and opened their window. That’s when I went on line to see what is going on with green parrots on LI. Good to see I’m not alone in seeing these birds.

Husband saw two in north seaford behind maria regina

I saw a whole flock on a on a telephone wire in amity harbor…lololol I thought i was seeing things

Please continue to update the whereabouts of Quaker parakeets in west islip and long island.

I take a 5 mile walk at least 5 times a week. I live in Copiague and walk through Lindenhurst and West Babylon, usually at sunrise, and let me tell you they are everywhere. The biggest nest I’ve seen is on Merrick road in Lindenhurst between 7th and 8th on the north side of the street in front of the small shopping center. I’ve counted 12 parrots and some other assorted birds in this nest. If you stand under it you can look directly into it through the hole that they use to access it. Early each morning the adult birds seem to take count of the children and without any notice the little ones are off. They like to congregate together on telephone lines and often fly together. Even if you don’t see them you get used to their call. It’s unlike a bird chirping and more like a squawk (like a parrot would make).

yes saw two parrot on hicksville rd in n massapequa

Oh my LORD are these birds loud! They hang out in my next-door neighbor’s giant spruce tree any time between 6 and 9 in the morning, and we’ve got a perfect few of them from the patio. Occasionally some will hang out on the wires above our driveway, but they’re skittish and always fly off screeching when I try to go get a picture. I’m 95% sure I spotted at least one of their nests on top of a power pole on Montauk Hwy a few days ago, which would explain why they’re always around my place. I welcome the little buggers so long as they don’t wake me up at 8am on my days off with all that racket!

(Addendum: “few of them” should have said “view of them” - and I think the nest site I referred to is the same one Copiague Joe mentioned.)

while everyone is watching them I just bought a 12 wk old Quaker from a pet shop in Commack. Trying to teach it to talk and he’s very friendly

Large nest of parakeets at Shore Rd park in Lindenhurst. Recognized the sound, looked up and there they were…south side of parking lot, in a large light over the baseball field.

We have one hanging around our community at West Gilgo Beach. BUT only one

Three spotted in Merrick on 10/22/11

A flock of about 15 - 20 flying by in Cedar Creek Park in Wantagh . They were very loud, i wasnt sure what they were until they all turned and i saw their bright green backs.

Today, my class was visited by a flock of 12–16 Monk Parrots. We put out some feeders out with sunflower seeds about 2 months ago. Location: Massapequa High School- Ames Campus next to the Massapequa Preserve. Very cool!

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