Conservation and Research

Goliath and Manu

Parrot Blogger: Sarah Faegre | Nov 26, 2007

I finally meet Goliath and Manu, 2 beautiful Barba Azul (Blue-throated Macaw) chicks who I will be looking out for.

November 17th - The big Barba Azul chicks of Isla 2, named Manu and Goliath, are so beautiful!  Today was my first time to see large Barba Azul chicks, all feathered out and looking...

By Plane, Horse, and Ox cart

Parrot Blogger: Sarah Faegre | Nov 17, 2007

Ten days after leaving home I arrive at our camp on a tiny, forested island in the Llanos de Moxos savannahs of Bolivia.  I awake to the sound of Blue-throated Macaws.

November 16, 2007

Six planes, one oxen-pulled cart and one horse later I am finally at the campamento, "Isla Chiquita" which will...

The life side of fieldwork

Parrot Blogger: Sam Williams, PhD | Nov 13, 2007

“Working in the Caribbean, Oh that’s just a holiday”. How many times have I heard that? For sure I have a fab job and I love it. Working with parrots is the best, but it is not all sundown cocktails on sandy beaches. In this post I’d like to share a bit of the turmoil that ending this field season...

Gathering Supplies in Trinidad, Bolivia

Parrot Blogger: Sarah Faegre | Nov 12, 2007

My last night in civilization for the next 2.5 months and I am ready to go!

I have been in Trinidad, Bolivia for three days now, gathering and organizing field supplies for the next month with Carmen and Carlos and resting up in the Hostal Las Palmas.  Carmen, a young woman from Chile, is one of...