Wirral woman takes pet parrot for stroll in the park

A woman who pushes her pet parrot around the park in a converted pram says she has been "cheering up" those out for a walk.

Owner Nicole Alcott takes two-year-old Billy the parrot out for a stroll every day in Liscard, Wirral.

Ms Alcott said she would like to take the bird to the beach on their next adventure.

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20 April 2021

Metropolitan Borough of Wirral

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