Lower East Side resident Brett Leitner got quite a surprise this morning when he looked out the window and saw a parrot sitting on the air conditioning unit. A neighbor helped Brett capture the parrot and it’s now sitting in a box inside his apartment, which is located near Seward Park. If this is your bird, send us an email at tips@thelodownny.com, and we’ll get you in touch with Brett.
UPDATE 12:17 P.M. More details now. Lower East Side resident Hariette Skideksky contacted us a short time ago. She tried to rescue the parrot yesterday after it landed on a neighbor’s balcony but it flew away. Then this morning, Harriet was able to bring the parrot indoors after it appeared again on Brett Leitner’s air conditioner. In an email message, Hariette explained:
He is hand friendly although scared and confused so I believe he is someone’s lost pet. I have contacted numerous hospitals and wildlife organizations in the area, none of which were very helpful. The bird is presently in a ventilated box at my neighbors house but this is not an ideal situation, nor is it a permanent solution.
Any suggestions? Let us know.
