>Perhaps it's the same situation in Washington. Maybe the birds are eating
>nonnative species of plants.
>
>Just a thought.
>
>Peggi
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I've seen the parakeets in SE Portland eating apples and corn in my garden.
They also hang out a lot in the cedars and firs and appear to be eating
cone seeds. I've heard that their nest is in a backyard where they are well
fed and nurtured by the homeowner.

John Shelton