A grandfather is desperate for the return of his missing pet parrot, Alfie.

The double yellow headed Amazon bird escaped from Peter Friend’s house in Mayland on Saturday afternoon.

The bird was sighted in a tree at the Royal Oak pub in Stambridge, near Rochford, at 1.45am today - Wednesday, June 10.

Mr Friend is appealing for anyone who sees Alfie to call him on 07860711900.