Work starts on parrot conservation project

Preparatory work leading to the launching of a Parrots Conservation Project in Malta started when the promoters visited Paradise Park, in southwest England, which homes several rare and endangered species.

The main aim of the project would be educating school age children about parrots and the promoters are banking on the support of the authorities involved.

The project team is willing to offer full support to all schools interested in participating in the educational project.

"Quite a good number of parrot lovers in Malta were very successful in breeding both rare and common species over the past 15 years and this is becoming even more popular," a spokesman for the promoters of the Malta Parrots Conservation Project said.

In the UK, the Maltese delegation met the director of Paradise Park Nick Reynolds and a representative of the World Parrot Trust UK. This is an organisation that strives to protect parrots in the wild.

Mr Reynolds and his team shared some of their experiences with the Maltese rangers and also offered their full support and services. Mr Reynolds then showed the delegation around the aviaries.

"Paradise Park is undoubtedly a place for all the family and surely a haven for all parrots. If one is planning a holiday in England a visit to the park is absolutely a must," a spokesman for the promoters of the Malta Parrots Conservation Project said.

The delegation consisted of project director John Mifsud and rangers Michael Corser, Mario D'Anastasi and Vince Camilleri.

Those interested in joining the unit working on the project or need further information can contact Mr Corser on 9989 4683 or via e-mail at mcorser@maltanet.net