FEATURE
Rescue and Release After our last release of rescued parrots, we made some improvements to the aviary, just in time for the arrival of a new group of 11 confiscated parrots that were being held at Bonaire’s Ministry for Agriculture. This new group was soon joined by Goliath, a rescued parrot who was found with a broken wing. An adult wild bird who was uncomfortable around people, he healed quickly and we released him as soon as we were able. Soon after, Frig, an underweight chick who was discovered by good samaritans, arrived at Echo, and we quickly went to work getting her back up to a healthy weight. She is doing extremely well and has joined the flock in the release aviary.
Parrots and People Just about every child in the town of Rincon and many from further afield has been on a tour of our Conservation Centre thanks to the efforts of Outreach Co-ordinator Michaela Roberts. When 40 kids descended on the kunuku one afternoon, the Echo team took them on group tours to see and learn about the parrots, trees, and birds in general. Michaela has also devised fun educational games as teaching aids. With a little bit of duct tape and some cardboard cut-outs, she created a parrot population game in the vein of monopoly - but instead of hotels and cash, the winning team is the one with the best population management plan that increases parrot numbers!
When 40 kids descended on the kunuku one afternoon, the Echo team took them on group tours to see and learn about the parrots, trees, and birds in general. Michaela has also devised fun educational games as teaching aids. With a little bit of duct tape and some cardboard cut-outs, she created a parrot population game in the vein of monopoly …
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