Stop the Killing of Wild Monk Parakeets in Connectict

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Nathaniel Woodson, United Illuminating Co.
Dale May, Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection
Monte D. Chandler, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Milan Bull, Connecticut Audubon Society
M. Jodi Rell, Governor of Connecticut

Re: Stop the Killing of Wild Monk Parakeets in Connecticut

We, the undersigned, object to the cruel and inhumane killing of Connecticuts wild Monk Parakeets (aka wild Quaker Parrots) and call upon you to cease the recent effort to kill the same.

It is immoral take living and conscious birds for research, and it is immoral to kill them.

We believe that there are more humane alternatives to Monk Parakeet population control that need to be explored.

We realize that these birds are not indigenous to Connecticut, but we ask that you recognize that these birds are well loved by the majority of members in your service community and that they have minimal impact on the local environment.

We respectfully request that you consult with other utility companies (e.g. PSE&G in New Jersey and Con Ed in New York) who have chosen to utilize humane alternatives to death or euthanasia and to utilize their model of humane treatment within your company.

Wild Monk Parakeets have been in the area for over 30 years, and the physical structures that attracted them to your utility poles are the result of the creations of human planners. If the planners did not anticipate birds nests, then it is the planners responsibility. It is unacceptable to take the "easy way out" and punish the birds for the the lack of planning on the part of United Illuminating.

Most, if not all, utility companies who provide power to communities that Monk Parakeets call "home", have a protocol to deal with nests atop their poles, including:
--scheduling regular nest "trimmings"
--scheduling nest teardowns at a time when babies and eggs are not in the nests, and
--agreeing to perform nest teardowns at a time when harsh weather conditions do not pose a life-threatening risk to the birds.
We implore you to do the same.

Human wisdom is now needed to devise a way to steer the birds to more natural settings.

Please, redirect the resources from the killing of the birds to an enlightened response. This issue has been successfully managed in New York and New Jersey; surely, the same is possible in Connecticut.

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    • 9906 Mcleod Rd, Niagara Falls, Ontario,L2E 6S5
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    • 905-374-7076
  • BRIAN D H
    • Comments
    • While the nests appear to create a fire hazzard, these parrots should be able to be moved, and not killed.
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    • 140 warwick road, watertown, ct 06795
  • MARTY M
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    • 472 SKIFF ST NO HAVEN CT 06473
  • linda r
    • Comments
    • Stop killing those adorable Quakers NOW!!!!
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    • holland Michigan
  • Lola B
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    • PLEASE rethink your position and move to a more intelligent solution. Thank you.
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    • 472 SKIFF ST NO HAVEN CT 06473
  • Mary L F
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    • 120 Green Valley Road, Stratford, CT 06614
  • C.Nina
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    • They have a right to live too!!
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    • 56 Clark St, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
  • David R
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    • 123 North Street, Norfolk, MA 02056
  • Morris D
    • Comments
    • Please Stop the KILLING
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    • PO Box 060805, 32096
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    • 3212988050
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    • 94 Wright Dr Avon, CT 06001
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  • jacky
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    • DON'T KILL THE PARROTS. GIVE THEM TO SOMEONE WHO WILL CARE FOR THEM
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    • 5474 BEHM RD 45822
  • Vicki
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    • I have lived with a Quaker for 8 years, they are wonderfully intelligent, talking companions. Why kill them? Find a better way please
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    • Nebraska 69127
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  • CHERYL S
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    • DONT KILL THE MONKS! THEY HANG IN MY TREE AND WE LOVE TO WATCH AND FEED THEM!
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    • Please Stop
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    • 14450
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    • stop this
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  • Sandra J. G
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    • This is inhumane! why not let us take some of these birds? Were breeders or friends. I would gladly take some of them and not release them. Clipped wings and cages could save these wee one's lives.
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    • Please stop !!!
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    • Stop the killing of Monk Parakeets!!
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    • PO Box 82 Bergen 14416
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    • 585-739-6237
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    • Wolcott, Ct 06716
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    • 3040 Camden Way, Alpharetta, GA 30005
  • Carol Sue M
    • Comments
    • No killing of parakeets. STOP
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    • 98005
  • Lynne M
    • Comments
    • There has to be a way other than killing.
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    • Bemidji, MN 56619
  • Jon R
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    • stop it now!
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  • Lisa D
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    • There has to be a better way than euthanasia
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    • 158 Evergreen Parkway, 60014
  • Sharon
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    • Stop killing the Quaker Parrots!!!
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    • CA
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    • Stop the killing
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    • 30 Teesdale pl apt 2402 Toronto Ontario M1L1L2
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  • Marcia S
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    • I think it is so terrible to kill these lovely birds, I am sure that their are people that would care for them. I know I would love too.
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    • 18813 E Boone Ave Greenacres WA
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    • [email protected]
  • Gloria H
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    • Parrots are very intelligent creatures, some of them being as intelligent as chimpanzees. This has been shown by studies such as the Alex studies by Irene Pepperberg. You aren't just killing bugs or mice.
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    • 3640 Hayden Pl. #6, Boulder CO. 80301
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    • Please save the birds
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    • 18813 E Boone Ave Greenacres WA 99016
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    • [email protected]
  • Robert A S
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    • This is terrible and not nesacary
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    • 18813 E Boone Ave Greenacres WA 99016
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    • [email protected]
  • Chris M
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    • Please stop this needless waste of wildlife
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    • Stop the killing of pretty birds
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