RFI: Maryland Monk Parakeets
Phil Davis (pdavis@ix.netcom.com)
Tue, 04 Aug 1998 00:24:55 -0400
Maryland birders:
Over a year ago, I began some detailed research into the status of Monk
Parakeets in the "ABA Area" (US and Canada). This was
going to become an article for ABA's Birding magazine, but that was
before the ABA fired Paul Lehman ... but that's another story.
Back in the 70's or 80's (before my time ... birding, that is)
there used to be at least one colony in Maryland. My knowledge of
the history of this species in the state is virtually nil, so I'd like to
ask for inputs and recollections from anyone who has seen Monks in
Maryland. Facts, figures, anecdotes, etc. are all welcome.
WARNING ... this request will open up a topic that some will find
unpleasant ... Monks are "considered" by some to be
agricultural pests and in the past Maryland, as well as other states, did
conduct an eradication program.
Feel free to respond privately.
Thx.
Phil Davis
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Phil Davis
home: PDavis@ix.netcom.com Davidsonville,
Maryland USA
work: PDavis@OAO.com
Greenbelt,
Maryland USA
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