The Scarlet Macaw is arguably the most magnificent bird of the parrot family. With their wide strong wings, macaws can reach speeds of 35 miles per hour. They often fly in pairs or small groups and often call to each other in raucous hoarse voices.Macaws appear to prefer higher elevations and riparian (riverine) forests. They are known to have very large territories. They prefer to nest in holes high up in trees and lay one or two eggs. They feed on specific fruits such as polewood, roaming large areas searching for clumps of their favorite foods.As recent as 1989, the reported Belizean population of Scarlet Macaws was a total of 24 birds. But in 1996, a new population of over 100 birds was "discovered" south of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Unfortunately, over most of its range, the Scarlet macaw is endangered, a victim of human greed - many have been taken as a commodity in the pet trade.Key Facts Size35 inches Range:E. Mexico to Brazil Habitat:Tall deciduous trees of forests and rivers.Food:Tropical forest fruits

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! I hope all of you had a very merry Christmas this year! I know I did! We got to spend time with my mom's mom and dad, they live in Grand Junction, Colorado, so we don't get to see them very often. We also got to see our dad's mom and step-dad. Katy and I got a Cricut for Christmas. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Meet Sonador!

Meet Sonador! Our new eight-week-old puppy! Sonya is unbelievably cute and loves to play and chew. She is a mix of Jack Russell terrier and rat terrier and Corgey. She is very smart and spunky. I can't get a picture of her when she's moving, She's so spunky!

UPDATE: Caleb Josiah Spencer

Caleb is doing great. He is starting to try to roll over. He only cries when he's uncomfortable or needs a diaper change. He smiles a lot more than he did before.

I think octopuses are amazing creatures. Not only do they have eight tentacles, But they are just plain beautiful.Sometimes my mom wishes she had eight arms.And really loooong arms, at that! First arm, Feed Caleb, second Arm, Start the bath for Ana, Third arm, Help Katy and I with school, Fourth arm,cook dinner,fifth arm, Vacuum the house,sixth arm, clean the home school room,seventh arm, make her bed,eighth arm, mop the floor. Yeah, I can see her as an octopus.

The Green Iguana

The green iguana, known locally as "bamboo chicken", is the largest lizard in Belize and one of the largest in the world. A full grown male can reach nearly 7 feet, most of it being tail. It is often found perched on a branch overhanging a river, and when threatened will plunge into the water for safety.The iguana diet changes with age. The juvenile often forages on the forest floor, searching for invertebrates such as insects, grubs, worms and snails. The adult is mainly a plant eater, feeding on berries, leaves and fruit. Occassionally it will catch and eat small mamals and nestling birds.

The delicious flesh of the iguana and the rich eggs are a delicacy in Belize. Prior to protection, the iguana was heavily hunted. Today, there are numerous captive breeding programs spawned by the pilot project at the Belize Zoo.