Parrot Watching in Mato Grosso – Part 2
Rosemary Low tells us about her trip to Mato Grosso. To read part 1 click here. In Brazil it is illegal to keep Parrots, except for half a dozen very common (mainly exotic) species. But still, poaching of Amazon chicks goes on in most areas. At this ranch the Parrots are not only safe but increasing. […]
Parrot Watching in Mato Grosso – Part 1
The true, geodesic centre of South America was pinpointed by satellite. In the centre of Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso, it is near the small town of Chapada dos Guimaraes. There is a 300 sq km national park of the same name. During my November 2011 visit to the state of Mato Grosso […]