Scarlet Macaw Count in Belize with my Dad
My dad is leading a Scarlet Macaw count down in Belize this January. There are only an estimated 200-300 Scarlet Macaws in the county, but nobody knows for sure. This count will help give researchers (like my Dad) a more accurate figure.
From the brochure:
Maybe 200 to 300 of these endangered macaws still fly in Belize, but no one knows for sure, and a solid number is needed to plan for their survival. Counting all the macaws is impossible, but this count will create a minimum population number (MPN) by adding macaw sightings that can not be duplicates. Perhaps three counting pairs see 6, 34, and 16 macaws at widely separated sites, and all in one hour: the MPN would be 56 macaws. With more counting pairs, and at many sites, the MPN will more accurately reflect the complete population.
So, if you’re in to that type of thing, check this out: the scarlet macaw count brochure. My dad’s a great guide, and I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun.
Posted on Oct 12, 2008 - 07:41 PM
