Hello from Brazil

Parrot Blogger: Andre Saidenberg | Dec 10, 2009

I would like to thank the WPT for inviting me to write this blog. I hope to share with all World Parrot Trust supporters some quick updates on parrot conservation in Brazil.

I’ll try to bring news from the field where recently I’m most involved: Rehabilitation and release of confiscated parrots...

Las Aventuras de Liz en Tambopata

Parrot Blogger: Elizabeth Hobson | Dec 10, 2009

I was bitten by the field research bug relatively early in life. I spent a summer in high school working as an intern for the fisheries department, but soon moved over to bird work. Since then, I have been lucky enough to work in some beautiful areas of the world with some amazing wildlife. As an...

Introduction

Parrot Blogger: Elizabeth Hobson | Dec 09, 2009

My name is Elizabeth Hobson, and I’m currently a Ph.D. candidate at New Mexico State University studying the social structure of Monk Parakeets. I've been working with parrots in the field since 2003, in the rainforest of Peru, the dry forest of Costa Rica, the windswept island of Bonaire, the...

Revelations and Visitations

Parrot Blogger: Nikki Buxton | Dec 05, 2009

Well, quick on the uptake as always, I have realised that the Bibi-Michael hate campaign is actually my fault.

The spot where I serve and wash up is right next to Michael's corner. And parrots being parrots, my presence usually draws quite a crowd. Front row centre aisle is always Nigel: a very...