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July was a month of long-awaited releases, unexpected recoveries and plenty of reminders that wildlife can surprise us. We released 68 birds, including 29 Red-lored Amazons and 21 White-fronted Amazons – many of them birds that had been in rehabilitation since the 2024 nesting season. We also finally said goodbye to four Mottled Owls, two Red-footed Boobies, a pelican, our Plain Chachalaca and several other long-term patients. This month we share the stories behind some of th

Our July edition of Wings & Wild Things is now available! This month, we share the stories behind another busy month at Belize Bird Rescue, including remarkable rescues, successful releases, and the many different journeys that bring birds into our care. Inside this issue you'll meet a determined little parrot called Wonky, discover how a recovering aracari helped another youngster return to the wild, learn why healthy fledglings don't always need rescuing, and follow the man

What we’ve learned from the birds that come through our care It starts with a call - there’s a confiscation, a surrender, or an escaped pet. A bird that was once loved – and often still is. But people change, circumstances change, situations change, sometimes it’s the bird who has changed – screaming, biting, plucking, attacking, or becoming withdrawn, depressed, or unwell. Often here in Belize, the owner comes to the realisation that the bird deserves a chance to be free.