Macaws lose their young in yet another Garrobo raid

Scarlets Macaws must fight for their right to reproduce in a tense coexistence with resident Garrobos.
(hear them in this video) clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjAtPunjkY4
In an effort to aid the severely reduced Ara Macao or Scarlet Macaw population to return in greater numbers I have chosen to intervene in as humanely as possible to reduce this predation possibility.
Currently I feel that a small electrified belt tied around the mouth of the nest for a period of time would discourage them from ever returning to the nest as well as may be useful in indoctrinating them to never cross the line whether its on or not.
I will make this device from information on instructables http://www.instructables.com/tag/type-id/?sort=none&q=electric+fence
which is one of the most useful internet sites you can peruse.
I will of course post photos of the project and see if it has any practical value, I’m sure the Macaws are rooting for it!

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Scarlet Macaws of Punta Leona, Costa Rica

A very old scarlet Macaw nesting ground  has been invaded by a small colony of ctenosaurs. Five adults, one very large male and four females sleep in the nest and fight off the two macaws who have tried in vane to reclaim it.

At this point I am  documenting and photographing See the Macaws album on Flickr here it to document their behaviors and studying the situation to develop a relocation strategy.

Currently feeding fruit scraps to accustom the Ctenosaurs to a cage and fatten them up so they don’t fit the nest site comfortably.

Scarlet Macaws of Costa Ricas Pacific Coast. Nature Conservation Logbook Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

Scarlet Macaws flying to nest over Punta Leona, Costa Rica. I am currently documenting the trajectory of a young flightless scarlet macaw that recently was blown out of its nest during a storm. The young bird was rescued by local conservation personnel and is currently in a rehab center being fed and paired up with a mate.

Young scarlet macaw rescued after a storm blew it from its nest.

The birds release is planned to be in the area of its original home with the acquisition of a specialized release and quarantine cage. Stay tuned for more pics and eventually an HD video! These glorious creatures are a marvel to behold in their natural habitat. It is an incredible privilege to participate in these conservation efforts.

Scarlet macaw conservation in Costa Rica requires a variety of protected habitats for successful nesting. This ocean view nesting colony may be many macaw generations old and provide a key sanctuary for the species in this area.

Scarlet Macaw nesting in Ceiba tree over Punta Leona

Current Events in the nest site

July 18, 2013 entry 3 Ctenosaur Relocation planning begins.

The 3 member Ctenosaur family should be remove from the scarlet macaws nest. A camera should be used to inspect the nest. The birds should be encouraged to return by repeated cleaning of the site. A quarantine cage may be installed on the site after experts confer on inspection. Carara oficials will be contacted soon.