Hey dude,
I am in Cumbria at the moment, so I am away from Lever. Anyway, I was chatting to my friend's dad last night and he mentioned that in a tiny town called Kirkby Steven in East Cumbria there were a population of parrots of various species living wild. Long story short: this seems to be a Northern speciality. We went there today, and saw a blue and gold macaw, and we heard a couple of others. Anyway, the links below should be of interest to you.
Max.
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/archive/2002/04/09/The+North+East+Archive/7078225.Exotic_birds_add_colour_to_town_s_daily_life/
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/british-birds/8953-kirkby-stephen-parrots.html
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/forums/british-birds/8953-kirkby-stephen-parrots.html
This fantastic image, btw, is by Luc Viatour
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Kerby Stephen is a stopping off point for coach trips from the north east on route to Blackpool. So seeing Macaws flying about maybe the highlight of trip for some jaded travellers. Jon's been to Blackpool haven't you Jon. :-)
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