Although hesitant to post this nearly a week later, it is worth checking for those still in the Valley. Twice, the first time on January 1, and the second time on January 4, very large congregations of the parakeets were seen at the intersection where Business 83 crosses under Hwy 83. Heading toward Bentsen SP, there are small houses on the right, and an auto repair on the left. They were on the line on the side with the auto repair and literally weighing down the palm tree in front of the house on the right (west or north side?) . Marilyn Turnage now back in Flower Mound, Tx Edit 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