RE: The greater noctule bats (Nyctalus lasiopterus) in Spain are being killed by the invasive rose-ringed parakeets (Psittacula krameri) who want their nests
Shocked to read that Rose-ringed parakeets are responsible for the killings of Nyctalus lasiopterus. Parrot are consider to be most innocent bird in our region. People love them due to its speaking power(repeating words/ability) and their adoptability towards new surrondings.Mostly people who keep parrots they keep them is cage or confined space so I agree that pet parrots are not involved in damaged.
Amazing figure only 10 birds of 1990 made the total of 85,000 in Europe so a small mistake have a big consequences. Animal world is simple They follow the simple rule of "Survival for the fittest"
For the safety of bats María Luisa Park and its vicinity should be evacuated by parrots forcefully. Maybe parrots food with catcher cage may be helpful in this regard.
By the way parrot is very famous in our region. In our language we call parrot "Tota" During writing a comments there was a proverb coming in my mind so i decided why not share it with you.
"Tota Chasam ho jana"
In english it is used for a person who turns his eyes at the time of need, disloyal or parrot-eyed.
keep sharing @valth
Yeah, parrots are really cool pets. I actually grew up with a few parrots in cages, and they can be pretty cool to hang around when they talk.
And I agree with your strategy; caging and relocation them should not be that difficult, and I believe that they should prioritize saving the bats that are endangered.
Interesting saying about "Tota"! thanks for sharing :)