dixie

Sad to say it doesn't appear to have survived the cold spell we had in March. Will let you all know if it's spotted again.

The current situation is that the bird is still about - only ever seen in one of the trees to our rear or on a nearby lamppost. We have only seen it a handful of times. It appears to be a good flyer. Having been free for at least 11 months would it be a good idea to reduce it to captivity having had its freedom for so long. Would a zoo be a good idea? Would they be interested. Might take so catching.

Thanks everyone for all the info. I have emailed John Haywood. Latest info from window cleaner suggests that it has been there since at least January. So I think its a good bet that it has a good source of food, loads of berries on the trees and has found somewhere warm to perch - possible the church spire or around the graveyard somewhere. I went out today and I couldn't see it but could hear it doing whistles and noises that were definitely not native in nature! I whistled back and got a reply in imitation. Seems a content bird, but of course has no partner, so must be a bit lonely. Can I sex it by just looking at it?

It has survived a couple of cold snaps (frost on cars early in morning). The weather here last year rarely dipped below freezing, so it may survive Winter. We haven't had snow for years. What food should we put out? What would entice it down?

I live in south Liverpool in the UK and have a Tinmeh African Grey Parrot living wild in the trees behind my house. I see it most days. I have checked local resources and the RSPB - is isn't reported missing. Is there anything I can do to ensure that it survives and flourishes. We first saw it about 4 months ago.