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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

What’s inside our September newsletter? Although August showed signs of slowing down after the intensity of baby season, there’s still plenty happening behind the scenes. We admitted 19 new patients and released 16 birds back to the wild. This month’s stories include an owl who learned to manage perfectly well with one eye, a Roadside Hawk who surprised us by proving she could live independently, and eight Olive-throated Parakeets whose long rehabilitation finally brought the

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.

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 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.