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September brought a little breathing space after the whirlwind of baby season — but there was still plenty happening at Belize Bird Rescue. This month we followed the progress of LJ, a Yellow-headed Amazon with a badly damaged foot, watched a Grey Hawk prove that a poor prognosis isn't always the final word, and discovered exactly where seven Black-bellied Whistling Ducklings belonged. There was a very lucky Forest Falcon, a Royal Tern beginning his long road back to the sea,

This young Red-lored Amazon was recently confiscated and arrived at Belize Bird Rescue in very poor condition. Thankfully, he is now recovering well. His story is a reminder of the risks faced by young wild parrots when they are removed from the wild and kept in captivity without the specialised care they need. With the right care and rehabilitation, we hope he will have the opportunity to return to the wild where he belongs.

We’re excited to share this beautiful new design created for Belize Bird Rescue by local artist and parrot enthusiast Stephanie Casanova. “Let Them Fly Free” celebrates Belize’s Yellow-headed Amazon parrots and the wild lives they deserve. Available on T-shirts, hoodies and more, the design is a great way to show your support for parrots while helping BBR continue its work rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing wild birds. The Bonfire campaign is only available for a limited