Ring necked parakeets are not native to the UK. Apparently some escaped from an aviary several years ago and since then have bred very successfully. They are now quite common throughout the south east of England. Canon EOS-1DX with 500mm f/4L IS lens and 1.4 III converter.
Ref: Ring-Necked Parakeet-2015-01
Date: 17/02/2015
Location: London Wetland Centre
Photographer: Brian Sugden