The Selva Maya is a key nesting region for the critically endangered species of scarlet macaws, in Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize. Loss of habitat and illegal poaching for the pet trade on the black market has reduced the region’s population over time. Wilmer Guerra, FCD’s BRIM Technician, attended a trinational task force meeting held in […]

It’s Wild Wonder Wednesday! Can you spot the Green Heron? They are opportunistic feeders who mostly feed on fish. It often drops bait onto the water’s surface and captures the little fish that are drawn to it. It employs a range of baits and traps, including bread crusts, insects, earthworms, twigs, and feathers. These birds […]

FCD staff conducted a site visit to see first-hand the important conservation work being conducted by the Maya Leaders Alliance/Julian Cho Society and Toledo Alcaldes Association in Maya communities. During the joint visit, four communities were visited, including San Vicente, Pueblo Viejo, Na Luum Ca, and San Jose. Community leaders expressed their environmental challenges faced […]

The Fortis Belize Limited (FBL) staff joined FCD to learn more about the initiative that protects scarlet macaws in the Chiquibul. FBL has been a staunch supporter in the protection of these birds since the creation of the dam in the region. With approximately 350 individual birds found in Belize, all efforts are important in […]

Updating the public about the multiple issues occurring in the Chiquibul has been possible through the assistance of local TV Stations. This time FCD staff visited Channel 7 to highlight the urgency of preventing forest fires. An invite was also made for Belizeans to join as members or to volunteer on the macaw conservation program. […]