The Sisserou LIVES!!

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017 by Charles Alexander, posted in Dominica, Imperial Amazon, Parrot Survival Post-Maria, Sisserou, Uncategorized

Breaking news today via the Birds Caribbean Facebook page:

“First confirmed sighting of the #Sisserou on #Dominica!!!! Spotted at Morne Saint Mary south of Roseau, thanks to Stephen Durand for sharing! The Imperial Parrot (endangered national bird) had not been seen since #HurricaneMaria decimated the island on 19 September-this is hopeful!!!! The parrot was spotted and photographed/filmed by Jerry Brisbane at his residence at Morne Saint Mary south of Roseau. I like how at second 8 he whispers to the parrot, “c’mon, make a call,” and it does so right on cue!!!“

5 thoughts on “The Sisserou LIVES!!”

Sharon McDorman says:

November 8, 2017 at 6:32 pm

YES!!!

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1. Charles Alexander says:
  
  November 8, 2017 at 6:41 pm
  
  Hopefully more will be found! Can you imagine what this bird has been through?
  
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Ron Simpson says:

November 8, 2017 at 11:15 pm

Is there much food for them to eat?

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1. Charles Alexander says:
  
  November 9, 2017 at 6:46 am
  
  This is certainly a tough time for the birds! Not much is known about how they survive catastrophes like this. Check out my post from yesterday that discusses the Jackot parrots surviving on cedar pods.
  
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  1. Ron Simpson says:
    
    November 10, 2017 at 12:49 pm
    
    Is anyone putting food out for the parrots now? Might be a good idea to help them through the new few months.
    
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