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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  • Loreli C
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 9961 Roseclover Way, Galt, CA 95632
    • Telephone Number
    • 530.400.7984
  • Kathy M
    • Comments
    • Stop the killing it is unnecessary.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 45236
  • Diane D
    • Comments
    • I am the Avian Welfare Director of The Gabriel Foundation
    • Address; Zip Code
    • Denver, CO 80402
  • jon r
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 27a, well street, torrington devon uk ex38 8ep
  • Kenneth H
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 519 29th St
  • Janet R
    • Comments
    • Time to change the word 'invasive'. Please work with the birds instead of making them the enemy.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • FL 33186
  • Melinda C
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 28782
  • Durk van den B
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 175 Upper Via Casitas #11 Greenbrae, CA 94904
    • e-mail Address
    • [email protected]
  • Jeff S
    • Address; Zip Code
    • Auburn, WA 98001
  • Charlene S
    • Comments
    • There are kinder means of removing the Monk Parakeets. I beg of you to look inside of your heart and contact the proper Avian Authorities to help remove the Parrots in a kind and safe manner.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 10036
  • Linda B
    • Comments
    • This is shameful. We're talking about lives, here; the precious lives of beautiful creatures. Lives you have no right to take. There are other ways to handle this situation. If even a one of you had a conscience, this never would have been allowed to happen. Shame on you.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 115 Big Island Road, Warwick, NY 10990
    • e-mail Address
    • [email protected]
    • Telephone Number
    • 845-651-4325
  • Rosemary L
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 1022 Coral St. Jenison, Mi. 49428
  • Lin G
    • Comments
    • This is disgusting! Were any other options discussed?...
    • Address; Zip Code
    • Venice FL 34293
  • Nora R
    • Comments
    • This senseless extermination MUST be discontinued!
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 13817 Holmes Road, Apt. 9, Kansas City, MO 64145
  • Barbara-Jean L
    • Comments
    • Such drastic actions are a waste of precious life and taxpayers money.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 153 N Corona Ave
    • e-mail Address
    • Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580
  • Pat U
    • Comments
    • Stop this senseless killing now! There are other alternatives. Talk with the people at SRP in Arizona about their innovative solution for Osprey nests.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 9768 Holy Cross Rd. Fairview Hgts. IL 62208
  • Marissa M
    • Comments
    • Please do not kill the parakeets!
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 8400 Edinger Ave; Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • Ann G
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 2261 16th Ave. S.F. 94116
  • Bernie B
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 64118
  • Michael T
    • Comments
    • Quakers deserve better than this.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • Edgewater, NJ
  • Melinda B
    • Comments
    • I feel that these guys are replacements for the extinct Carolina Parakeets. There are ways to lure them to build on man-made platforms and keep them away from powerlines. There are certain times of year to discourage their nesting. Killing them is just WRONG. These animals are smarter and more social than dogs and cats. Please let them live.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 713 lawson street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
  • Margaret K
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 55 West 86th Street
  • Nathan J. S
    • Comments
    • Have the birds captured and sold to pet shops.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 1705 Pheasant Ridge Trail, Knoxville, TN 37922
  • Marguerite E. W
    • Comments
    • Why are you killing these wonderful birds? There are far more humane ways to control wild animals if their population becomes large enough to be considered a problem. Use them. As for Quaker parrots (monk parakeets) not being a native species, that does not bother me at all. In fact, since the only North American native species of parrot, the Carolina Parakeet (a species of conure) was killed to extinction about a hundred years ago, I feel that perhaps the US needs our own wild parrot flocks. These quaker parrots seem to be one of the hardiest and adaptable of parrots, since they seem to survive and thrive when they escape. Like all parrots, they are intelligent, playful, mischievious, loving, and sensetive. As such, they deserve our respect. They have a right to live. Why can't you learn to live with them?
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 97233
    • e-mail Address
    • [email protected]
    • Telephone Number
    • (503) 661-3368
  • Mark W. C
    • Comments
    • Please save the birds !
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 01089
  • Elizabeth A
    • Comments
    • there are other humane means to accomplish the same purpose
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 9 Eastwood Rd., Storrs, CT 06268
    • e-mail Address
    • [email protected]
  • C M
    • Comments
    • One with think that there are more critical issues to deal with in Connecticut. While the birds may not be "native," they deserve to live just like you.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 405 10th Pl SW, Vero Beach FL 32962
  • Robert B
    • Comments
    • Please stop killing these wonderful birds. We have one as a pet and he is a super companion. There must be a way so that others can find out you great these little birds are.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 400 Terrasse Newman Apt. 314, Lasalle, QC, H8R 2Y8, Canada
  • Barbara C
    • Comments
    • I am on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Association for Aviculture( CAFA ), and The State Coordinator to the American Association of Aviculture(AFA). My name was with the United Illuminating Co. and the CT.DEP to be notified of any meetings on the Monk Parakeet issues, and I am very upset that I was never notified of such happenings. I am asking that this cruel and inhumane killing of these wonderful creatures be stopped immediately!! I also ask that I be notified of any future hearings, meetings etc. I plan to work with the AFA and CAFA to put an end to this killing and to be involved with any future planning on how to relocate these birds etc. I ask that each office receiving this communication notify me of the receipt of my comments and keep me appraised of what you will be doing to stop the killing of these beautiful birds. Thank you for your attention to this extremely horrifying matter.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 1227 Pleasant St.; Southington Ct.; 06489
    • Telephone Number
    • 860-621-5790
  • veronica a
    • Comments
    • I am asking you to please stop this unneccessary slaughter. They are wonderful creatures that deserve to live peacefully .
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 33 lafayette Rd Salisbury MA 01952
  • mare c
    • Comments
    • why do you need to kill them when people are willing to move them for you?
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 125 Big Island Rd Warwick, NY 10990
  • William S
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 10990-2549
    • e-mail Address
    • [email protected]
  • Barbara M
    • Comments
    • Stop killing intelligent birds! They have earned the right to live here.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 06447
    • e-mail Address
    • [email protected]
    • Telephone Number
    • 860-295-8410
  • Debbie
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 29 illinois ave jackson nj 08527
  • Marcia K. W
    • Comments
    • How about a design charette to change the design.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 89119
  • Jo D
    • Comments
    • PLEASE because you can is never a reason!!
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 1260 NW 43rd Street, 33064
  • Wendy S
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 4 Schirripa Ct Salisbury Downs South Australia 5108
  • Genea
    • Address; Zip Code
    • Pinehurst St. 24216
  • Jamie
    • Comments
    • save them dont kill them we dont kill you cause your annoying????
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 1107 tomahawk trail, ga 31313
  • Debbie S
    • Comments
    • Stop the Killing of Wild Monk Parakeets!!!
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 43739
  • Katherine C
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 2301 E. 4th St. Royal Oak MI, 48067
  • Robin C M
    • Comments
    • Other alternatives are worth paying for. Killing these birds *ultimately* is cruel and serves no purpose.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 06776
    • e-mail Address
    • [email protected]
    • Telephone Number
    • 860-355-5810
  • Geraldine G
    • Comments
    • This is not responsible management of wildlife. It is murder. When are humans going to stop playing God? It sickens me.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 113 Rugg Brook Road, Winsted, CT 06098
  • David F
    • Comments
    • It is unacceptible that the only solution the power company has is to kill these birds - it is thoughtless, cruel, inhumane, and the worst thing anyone could do. Were we to treat every nuisance this way, there would be far fewer humans around.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 54-C Charles River Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
  • Jeanette B
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 1060 Townsend Ave, 06512
  • Silvija V
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 7023 Ridge Crest Terrace Brooklyn,NY 11209
    • Telephone Number
    • 7187451217
  • Bill C
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 82 Hall Drive, Orange, CT 06477
  • Joseph M. L
    • Comments
    • Do the RIGHT thing, and find an alternative to the senseless killing.
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 11375
  • Karen C
    • Comments
    • No one has a right to kill these beautiful birds! Murder is unacceptable! Try a lot harder to come up with a alternate solution!
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 7 Gildare Drive, East Northport, NY 11731
  • Marian H
    • Address; Zip Code
    • 210 West 90th Street ste 3M
    • e-mail Address
    • [email protected]
    • Telephone Number
    • 212 877 4444