Conservation and Research

A Muddy Landing

Parrot Blogger: Sarah Faegre | Aug 13, 2008

January 19th 10:00 p.m.

Torrential rain, tent-crushing wind and thunder and lightening.  I am sitting, damp, smelly, and with a bad case of stomach bugs in a little tent at the estancia of Esperanza.  Shortly after I wrote from Nueva Hora, three days ago, about the rain that would prevent us from...

Back from the wilderness!

Parrot Blogger: Peter Cowen | Aug 10, 2008

After spending two weeks at another lodge to study some more, I am back and have now finished all of my data collection! It also explains the lack of posts for two weeks as I didn´t have any Internet access! The new site was perfect for my study as the majority of the trails and even the area...

Saying Goodbye to Tres Palmeras

Parrot Blogger: Sarah Faegre | Aug 08, 2008

A sudden change in plans requires us to leave Tres Palmeras earlier than expected. We say goodbye to the nearly-fledged Isla Grade chick and prepare for a difficult journey across the flooded savannah.

January 13th 2008

And now, two days later, I am back in the blind at Isla Grande for the last...

Emotional Turmoil

Parrot Blogger: Sam Williams, PhD | Aug 02, 2008

What a busy and emotional few weeks it has been for the parrot team! Right now 7 chicks have fledged. In the nests that we are monitoring a further 14 grumpy chicks are getting ready to go. About two weeks prior to fledging the chicks actually weigh more than their parents but then they loose...