The Parakeet Phenomenon

This chapter reflects on the speaker's journey into birdwatching during the pandemic, sparked by a morning dove and evolving into an interest in parakeets in New York City. It highlights the cultural history of monk parakeets, their adaptability in urban environments, and the environmental concerns that arose in the 1970s, culminating in campaigns to control their population. The discussion also touches on the audio storytelling aspect and the humor surrounding training pet parakeets to talk.