Expert: Julia Booth - 5/3/2008

Question
 I just moved to an older part of Mesa AZ, after living out here for awhile. I noticed some small green parrots. they hang out in the back yard, and fly through the neighborhood, which I eventually deduced were love birds.  Well they are pretty cool and I like them....so without having to go to the big box stores....are there any "around The house" items I could put out back to attract them..watch them feed...I have heard they like the sugar water in hummingbird feeders, true?...any info would be most appreciative. thank you!

Answer
Actually millet would probably be more attractive, or one of those bell shaped things you can hang that are made of seed and adhered with honey.

I'd be surprised if they were Lovebirds, though -unless they escaped someone's home or the pet store. Do you have a picture?