Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility

by Belize Bird Rescue
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Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility
Avian Nursery and Quarantine Facility

Project Report | May 31, 2016
Making progress and stretching those $$$'s!

By Nikki Buxton | Managing Director

Passerine Nursery and new screens
Passerine Nursery and new screens

Baby season was upon us before we knew it, so in addition to persevering with the water-bird enclosure, we decided to use some of your generous donations to improve exisiting spaces.

The garage area we had sectioned off last year was given a face-lift and officially designated as the passerine nursery. We still lack the dream aviary, but this is a huge improvement on what we have used in the past. Already this year it has housed several clay robins and grackles, a mocking bird, hummingbirds, aracaris, several doves, a frigate bird and other water-birds, a squirrel and many raptors (when there are no passerines of course!)

We also added a window and wash basin to the ‘Hobbit Room’ where we raise the baby parrots.  It has made the space much more practical and hygienic, and given a light, fresh atmosphere for our near-fledged babies.

And finally, the downstairs windows for the nurseries and clinic were fitted with predator-proof fly screens – something that has been a constant cause of concern. Thanks to your generosity, we can breathe a little easier at night!

The water-bird room got a roof, doors, a ceiling, predator-screens, electrics and plumbing, and the interior was given a coat of swimming-pool paint. Gorgeous!

Work continued on the pool: we now have a water-tight wading and bathing pool for any web-footed visitor that may come our way. The final step will be the surrounding aviary and then we are ready to move in!

We only need $1500 more to finish this project. Please share and help us to achieve our goal. Pelican season is not too far away: it would be fantastic to have this done before they start to arrive.

We and the Birds of Belize thank you all once again for your kindness and generosity! 

Hobbit Room window (and Abi feeding baby parrots)
Hobbit Room window (and Abi feeding baby parrots)
Hobbit room wash basin
Hobbit room wash basin
Water bird room and pool
Water bird room and pool
Waterbird room interior
Waterbird room interior

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Mar 1, 2016
Update on Waterbird Enclosure

By Nikki Buxton | Managing Director

Dec 1, 2015
Rain stops play!!!

By Nikki Buxton | Managing Director

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Belize Bird Rescue

Location: Belmopan, Cayo - Belize
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Twitter: @bzbirdrescue
Project Leader:
Nicola Buxton
Belmopan , Cayo Belize

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