Rose-ringed Parakeet and Red Kite

London

Myself and the family just got back from a few days in London. We went to take in a show and do some site seeing. 

Wiltshire

On they way up we stopped for a break at a place near Stonehenge. Conveniently, a place I knew would be good for Red-legged Partridge. I wasn't wrong as there were 12 birds plus a bonus 5 Grey Partridge. 

Hampshire / Surrey

While driving through these counties on the A303 and M3 I was treated to 6 Red Kite. 

London 

We arrived at our hotel in Wembley and was greeted by a calling Rose-ringed Parakeet that was sat in a tree opposite the hotel. 

London Portobello Road

On the second day we went to Portobello Road and I managed a total of 21 Rose-ringed Parakeet. With the majority of these around the Ladbroke Grove tube station whilst the birds were going to roost somewhere. 

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Ottery St Mary, Devon 

I had heard from a local birder of a Rose-ringed Parakeet literally round the Corner from me. So I decided to take a stroll around and sure enough, a single bird was happily sitting on the telephone cables on Chineway Road. Also a few Common Swift overhead. Bad photo as I only had binoculars and phone.

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Maer Farm, Exmouth, Devon 
A quick look around the back of the farm finally gave me the Rose-ringed Parakeet. The bird was sat in the trees behind the farm.