In the Plaça de les Tretze Roses, a total of thirteen nests were removed, built on a white pine and a stone pine tree. The nests of this invasive species have a communal structure, made from small branches of nearby trees. These platforms can house several nests or independent chambers, occupied by different pairs of parrots. Over time, they can reach large dimensions and weigh hundreds of kilograms. In fact, some of the structures removed exceeded 120 kilograms.
The operation was carried out outside the breeding season, so the platforms did not contain eggs or chicks, as explained by the Public Health Department. The removal was necessary to avoid the risk of falling, especially during episodes of strong winds or rain.
Additionally, in the Granja Soldevila complex, four individual nests located in plane trees were removed. The work was used to carry out pruning tasks, prevent the birds from nesting in these trees again, and to clear branches that were weakened or broken due to meteorological phenomena.
Furthermore, during this past year, an increased presence of another invasive species, the Kramer's parrot, has been detected, which is distinguished from the Argentine parrot by its red beak. This species can be observed mainly outside the urban center.
