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Season Preparations
Parrot Blogger: Sam Williams, PhD | Apr 07, 2007
Doing nest inspections to check on chicks is a important part of my research here on Bonaire. I am looking at a lot of different things that may influence the reproductive success of the amazon pairs. So I need to know how the chicks are doing, what is causing them problems, if they have been...
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Parrot Blogger: Sam Williams, PhD | Mar 24, 2007
In a matter of hours the British winter I was struggling through has turned into Caribbean sunshine and I am now a very happy lad! So I'm back on Bonaire and it feels like home. Seeing the parrots again has been wonderful. If you have never watched wild parrots fly then you really owe it to...
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Spring is in the air!
Parrot Blogger: David Woolcock | Mar 15, 2007
After the rigours of winter it is always amazing when the first signs of spring arrive. This really is one of the best times of the year to be fortunate enough to have a job working with living creatures. The whole park is buzzing with activity. Whether it's setting up nest boxes, refurbishing...
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End of the season
Parrot Blogger: Toa Kyle | Feb 21, 2007
Things are winding down for the 2006/2007 field season. Our last nest fledged two chicks a couple of days ago, bringing this season’s total to six chicks, from four nests. Unfortunately the nest that began incubating in late December was predated when it had two small nestlings. I’m guessing...
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