Hi all, Reid and I looked for and were successful in locating Monk Parakeets near the Old Hidalgo Pump House in Hidalgo from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. today, along with a Clay-colored Thrush in the same area. Here are the exact locations: Locations: Just west on Gardenia at the intersection of 5th and Gardenia -- left side of the road where a new nest is being constructed on an electrical pole, 2 Monk Parakeets were observed. Then just south on 5th past the intersection with Gardenia there is a huge existing nest on the east side of the street where more nest construction is ongoing between 2 parakeets. The Clay-colored Thrush was in the tree just to the right of the nest pole. There also was a noisy flock of 6 parakeets flying around in this neighborhood. Pam Allen South Padre Island, TX West Des Moines, IAEdit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner