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KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO: Wild Parrots Of Ocean Beach

Ken Kramer, host of KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO
Ken Kramer, host of KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encore Monday, March 9 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

On this episode of KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO, we consider the wild parrots of Ocean Beach. Where did they come from? How did they get here? We take a trip back in time to discover over San Diego's once-famous "Honeymoon Bridge.” Plus: remembering the days of San Diego's Rock and Roll Radio, and things you've sent in and emailed "About San Diego!"

This park is a great place to see the wild parrots of Ocean Beach and Point Loma. Best time to see small flocks of them flying by is early morning or late afternoon. There are estimated to be anywhere from 100 to 350 Mexican Red-Headed Amazon Parrots living in nearby palm trees. Their playful screeching has become part of the soundscape of these beach communities.

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The Wild Parrots of Ocean Beach. Where did they come from? How did they get here? We take a trip back in time to discover over San Diego's once-famous "Honeymoon Bridge." Plus: Remembering the days of San Diego's Rock and Roll Radio.

Ken Kramer reveals hidden mysteries about San Diego. Visit KEN KRAMER'S ABOUT SAN DIEGO on Facebook.

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