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June 22, 2020

For Parrot Conservationist Bonnie Zimmermann – Anything is Possible

The Indonesian Parrot Project (IPP) and their Indonesian counterpart, Konservasi Kakatua Indonesia (KKI),  work collaboratively to protect the parrots of Indonesia. Established in 2001 by Dr Stewart Metz and originally known as Project Bird Watch, the organisation focuses efforts on conservation and education. Conservation efforts take many forms, from Critically Endangered species protection programmes to rescue, rehabilitation and release (via Indonesian-based centre, Kembalis Bebas), to community awareness

Written by Marcia Welch

October 24, 2019

Caring for the Kakapo, New Zealand’s Endangered Parrot

When you’re working alone in the bush the last thing you want to see is the outside toilet door opening, but for Department of Conservation ranger Ricki Mitchell, this was an intrusion of the avian variety. The kakapo. New Zealand’s critically endangered flightless parrot, and a welcome relief for her to say the least! After

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January 7, 2018

3 Exciting Parrot Recovery Programs you can get Involved with

Parrots are exquisite creatures. It is hard not to be endlessly fascinated by their forms, colors and behaviors – parrots, along with crows, are some of the most intelligent birds. When I was a little girl I desperately wanted to have an African Grey so I could teach it to talk. That was before I

Written by Marta Cálix

December 31, 2015

Ara Project Vlog : Breakfast time for the parrots

Conservation Careers Blogger Marta Calix reports live from the Ara Project in Costa Rica where she is working as a volunteer. The Ara Project is dedicated to saving Costa Rica’s two native macaws: the endangered Great Green Macaw and the Scarlet Macaw. In this second in a series of videos sent live from the field, Marta wakes up early

Written by Marta Cálix

December 31, 2015

Ara Project Vlog : Feeding the parrots

Conservation Careers Blogger Marta Calix reports live from the Ara Project in Costa Rica where she is working as a volunteer. The Ara Project is dedicated to saving Costa Rica’s two native macaws: the endangered Great Green Macaw and the Scarlet Macaw. In this third in a series of videos sent live from the field,

Written by Aaron Chimelis

October 11, 2023

Making the career switch into conservation: Bill Boteler and The Macaw Society

The world of conservation is a complex one, made up of many different organizations, job descriptions and people from various backgrounds. There is also no standard path to conservation work, with people entering the field in different ways. Career switchers and those over 50 may feel that the door has been shut on them in

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September 29, 2022

Protecting the forest home of one of the smartest birds in the world!

The wild population of African grey parrots has greatly reduced due to the pet trade, hunting and habitat loss. And in some parts of Nigeria, there is a growing substantial risk of even more habitat loss, due to Government plans to expand palm oil plantations. Because the expansion plans include habitats of these amazing parrots

Written by Marie Conroy

August 26, 2021

A noble quest: Safeguarding the Critically Endangered Philippine cockatoo

Known for their ability to mimic humans, the Philippine cockatoo can talk, sing, and even dance, making these intelligent and beautiful parrots a much sought-after pet. However, poaching, together with habitat loss, are driving the species to the brink of extinction. With a once-thriving population over the Philippine archipelago, their numbers have dropped by a

Written by Jasmine Rees

April 22, 2021

Switching it up: From astrophysics to kākāpō conservation | An interview with Dr Andrew Digby

Dr Andrew Digby is a conservation biologist who works for New Zealand’s Department of Conservation. He dedicates his time to saving two of New Zealand’s most vulnerable birds; the Takahē and the Kākāpō, and is the scientific advisor for the two teams responsible for their recovery. Andrew hasn’t always worked in conservation, however. Originally from

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June 15, 2020

Podcast: Jon Paul Rodríguez | IUCN Species Survival Commission

Jon Paul Rodríguez is an award-winning Venezuelan conservationist who wears many hats. As Co-Founder of local NGO Provita, he spearheaded work to nearly triple the number of Endangered Yellow-Shouldered Parrots in the wild, winning the Whitley Gold Award in 2019 in the process. More recently, he was elected as the first non-European and non-North American Chair of

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November 10, 2019

Podcast: Stacy Jupiter | Wildlife Conservation Society

Have you ever dreamt about a career exploring the coral reefs of the south Pacific, diving in Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, and all the lost corners of Papua New Guinea? Perhaps you’d love to spend time with the local communities whose lives depend on the health of their forests and fisheries, working in partnership

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July 26, 2016

Fighting for birds with Dr Mark Avery

Mark is the former RSPB Conservation Director and has been called Britain’s premier wildlife blogger. He worked for the RSPB for 25 years – and spent 13 years as their Conservation Director. Mark’s knowledge about nature conservation in the UK is without par, and he cares deeply about the sustainability of wildlife in the modern world. The

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For Parrot Conservationist Bonnie Zimmermann – Anything is Possible

Caring for the Kakapo, New Zealand’s Endangered Parrot

3 Exciting Parrot Recovery Programs you can get Involved with

Ara Project Vlog : Breakfast time for the parrots

Ara Project Vlog : Feeding the parrots

Making the career switch into conservation: Bill Boteler and The Macaw Society

Protecting the forest home of one of the smartest birds in the world!

A noble quest: Safeguarding the Critically Endangered Philippine cockatoo

Switching it up: From astrophysics to kākāpō conservation | An interview with Dr Andrew Digby

Podcast: Jon Paul Rodríguez | IUCN Species Survival Commission

Podcast: Stacy Jupiter | Wildlife Conservation Society

Fighting for birds with Dr Mark Avery

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