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...

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...

Winter 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.

ENRICHMENT

Parrot Blogger: David Woolcock | Jan 27, 2007

Duchy College students and some of the enrichment items they made this week.

For the pet parrot, enrichment can come in many forms; treats, toys, a new fresh branch, telling the family dog to sit, the sound of the radio and of course that extra special time spent positively interacting with its...