There are plenty of these exotic birds in the south east of England. They derive from a panic release of pets some years ago by owners believing they were at risk of psiticosis from them. They not only survived the mild winter, but started breeding on an island on the Thames near me and have spread as far as Kent, so may well have invaded France.
They regularly fly over my house, but a pair have just taken an interest in my cherry blossom. They are lighter, and more agile than wood pigeons, so I hope they don't take an interest in my grapes!
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