IT'S a parrot coincidence that'll be the squalk of the town.

Neil Pollard - known to his mates as "Polly" - has lost his pet parrot.

And everyone knows about it where Neil works at Nelson - the Macaw soft drinks factory!

Neil, 25, had let the African grey called Snowy out for some fresh air during the recent hot weather.

His mum Jean said: "We have looked all over but without success.

"Snowy has been missing for almost two weeks now but we are hoping that anyone who has seen it will get in touch."

The chatterbox bird has an extensive vocabulary.

Ironically one of its favourite phrases being: "I'll see you in a bit."

The bird is grey with a red tail.

Anyone with information can contact Mrs Pollard or Neil at 12 Heyhead Street, Brierfield, tel 01282 705058.

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