The problem with Monk Parakeets is their horrible squawking. It gets on peoples' nerves, and so they tend to let them go by releasing them into the wild. But I think they are a very successful species because they do not require tree holes for roosting and nesting.

Phil Hotlen
Bellingham, WA

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From: Wilson Cady <gorgebirds at juno.com>
> The Clark County Public Utility District has postponed the
> attempt to wipe out the Yacolt Monk Parakeets. A bird rescue group has
> put up a series of nest/traps and will attempt to capture the birds and
> domesticate them before adopting them out as pets. I think this may be
> the best solution as it takes them out of the "wilds" of Yacolt, removes
> the potential for problems with the power supply and prevents the killing
> of the birds. Hopefully some of the people of Yacolt will be among the
> people who wish to adopt some of "their" birds. I thank all of the people
> who contacted the P.U.D. or expressed their opinions and views on the
> birds.
>
> Wilson Cady
> Washougal, WA
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