Bird rescue centres across B.C.'s Lower Mainland are taking in an unusually high number of escaped budgies.

Although warm weather often causes more of the tiny tropical birds, also known as parakeets, to fly the coop, more of them are being turned in earlier in the year, according to rescuers.

"It happens every year, but it's more so right now," said Jenny Tamas, adoptions director with Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary. The organization has a facility for large pet birds in Surrey, and Tamas keeps…