Why are the Wild Parrots in Danger?
Gassed by Power Companies: The power companies claim the ‘eradication’ (mass-killing) of these birds is necessary because they build huge nests near or on transformers, which can create potential fire hazards and power outages. The current method of removing these birds not only puts them at risk of extinction in our area, but it is an expensive process as well. It is also not the only way to solve the problem. By consulting experts in the field (avian experts), some power companies in other states have had remarkable success in relocating the nests by discouraging the birds to build on transformers. This method is not only successful and humane, but also, it costs far less than the option of mass destruction of the birds and their nests. Professor Dwight Smith, an avian expert at Southern Connecticut State University, informed lawmakers and power officials that simply killing the birds won’t work. He states that an eradication program was tried 30 years ago, which only resulted in the
