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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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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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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...
Continue ReadingWinter Flocks in War and Peace
Parrot Blogger: Sam Williams, PhD | Feb 15, 2007
In my last update I wrote about the details of the very important Annual Bonaire Parrot count as well as some of the other jobs I had tried to cram into two hectic weeks on the island. This posting will focus more on the birds and the fabulous experiences I had seeing them in their winter flocks.
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