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Recent Blogs
Nest 22
After the rain stopped, we went to Chahuilco again this afternoon to check the nests and do some telemetry. We checked nest 22 and at our surprise the chicks were still in the nest, so ...
After the rain stopped, we went to Chahuilco again this afternoon to check the nests and do some telemetry. We checked nest 22 and at our surprise the chicks were still in the nest, so ...
Dr. Tom White’s update from the field
I just got back late last night from Chile and the work on the Slender-billed parakeet project. As you can probably imagine, we put in many days of long hours in the field, and with very good results. We placed a total of 11 transmitters on fledglings, and we also managed to capture and radiocollar 6 nesting adults, as well.
I just got back late last night from Chile and the work on the Slender-billed parakeet project. As you can probably imagine, we put in many days of long hours in the field, and with very good results. We placed a total of 11 transmitters on fledglings, and we also managed to capture and radiocollar 6 nesting adults, as well.
Bolivia expedition 2009 preliminary report
It is with great pleasure that I present to you the preliminary report for the University of Glasgow 2009 expedition to the Reserva Barba Azul in the Beni department of Bolivia.
On the 20th of July, after many months of fundraising, preparation and a journey comprising of Bus, Pick up, Pontoon, Light aircraft and Horseback we arrived at the reserve to begin the fieldwork for the Glasgow University Bolivia expedition 2009.
It is with great pleasure that I present to you the preliminary report for the University of Glasgow 2009 expedition to the Reserva Barba Azul in the Beni department of Bolivia.
On the 20th of July, after many months of fundraising, preparation and a journey comprising of Bus, Pick up, Pontoon, Light aircraft and Horseback we arrived at the reserve to begin the fieldwork for the Glasgow University Bolivia expedition 2009.
We are in the mid of the parrot breeding season!
Sadly, Magdalena left today. Thanks Magdalena, we deeply appreciate your time and effort! We did a great and intensive work together during December. She was incredible determined. Yesterday, with no mercy she climbed 9 trees at 3 different sites!! We also found a new nest yesterday, and could not find the entrance of another known nest from last year (yes, it happens!!). She might come back in March for telemetry as she got in love with the chicks!
Sadly, Magdalena left today. Thanks Magdalena, we deeply appreciate your time and effort! We did a great and intensive work together during December. She was incredible determined. Yesterday, with no mercy she climbed 9 trees at 3 different sites!! We also found a new nest yesterday, and could not find the entrance of another known nest from last year (yes, it happens!!). She might come back in March for telemetry as she got in love with the chicks! 
