Conservation and Research

Perils of jungle life!

Parrot Blogger: Peter Cowen | Jul 19, 2008

After staying over four weeks in the jungle you start to become accustomed to harmful things that are lurking in the shadows, in your bed and on the diner plate. It seems to be the most docile looking creatures that pack the greatest sting, especially the caterpillars. Although soft and cuddly keep...

The art of geophagy

Parrot Blogger: Peter Cowen | Jul 18, 2008

After much trail walking and parrot searching I decided to take a morning off and visit the local clay lick to witness some geophagy (the act of eating clay) in action. After a short boat journey and a 45 minute walk I eventually arrived to the raucous chorus of over a hundred Mealy Parrots. A...

Another parrot egg, or not.

Parrot Blogger: Sam Williams, PhD | Jul 11, 2008

I am afraid, dear reader, that I have neglected you and now we have so much to discuss!

Some of the parrots simply didn’t bother to breed this year and others were a trifle devious and moved from the cavity we knew to another one around the corner. That in itself might not seem a bother but it...

Mountains, Beaches, and Condor Wannabes

Parrot Blogger: Ellen Walford | Jul 10, 2008

Whenever you hear about Seychelles, and perhaps take the time to investigate a bit more by looking on the internet, it is all about beaches, superb diving, and more beaches. Justifiably so, I might add, as the beaches are really very pretty and I am told the diving is amazing. But as far as parrots...