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Less Than Perfect, Perfectly Wild: Dynamite’s Story

Every time we share a photo of Dynamite, someone asks what happened to his beak — so here’s the full story. Back in early 2019, Dynamite was first spotted by the Wasserman siblings, Bill and Linda, at the BBR verandah feeder. He was in terrible shape. As Oscar put it, it looked as though his beak had been blown up. He was a young, wild bird - extremely nervous but clearly struggling. He’d come to the feeders out of desperation, and we were able to gently sneak up on him and s

Belize Bird Rescue

Nov 24, 20252 min read

Roadside Rescue

A downed roadside hawk undergoing rehab

Belize Bird Rescue

Oct 3, 20251 min read

Building Enclosures

Update on the latest fundraiser and enclosure building

Belize Bird Rescue

Sep 28, 20251 min read

Is wildlife rehab worth the effort?

I often get asked ‘is it worth it?’ to which I always answer ‘for that particular bird, yes’ It’s a complicated equation though, and a...

Belize Bird Rescue

Sep 17, 20236 min read

Loving Parrots Doesn’t Mean Owning Them

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situations change, sometimes it’s the bird who has changed – screaming, biting, plucking, attacking, or becoming withdrawn, depressed, or unwell.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.

We’re Hiring: Skilled Handyman & Groundskeeper

Belize Bird Rescue is currently seeking a Skilled Handyman & Groundskeeper to join our team at our facility in Roaring Creek, Cayo District. This is a full-time, hands-on role focused primarily on maintenance, groundskeeping, enclosure building, and light construction, helping to keep the rescue running smoothly day to day. The position also includes some involvement in basic bird care when needed. We are looking for a practical, reliable individual who is confident using too

A juvenile Grey Hawk recovers and returns to the wild

Second chance after a window strike

A juvenile Grey Hawk was rescued after a window strike. Thanks to quick action and supportive care, he recovered from head trauma and was safely released back into the wild – a reminder of how common and preventable these incidents can be.