Photos by Barbadian photographer Glen Hinkson

This is a Jaco Parrot in captivity	The botanical gardens is the home of a Sisserou and six Jaco parrots in captivity. This aviary will be used to breed the two species so that in the event of any natural disasters, the parrots can be used to repopulate the wild	Preparing to go on the Morne Diablotin mountain trail. This mountain range is about 4,000 feet above sea level and is the only know home of Dominica's national bird. The bird was wiped out by hunting and natural disasters in others areas of Dominica
A look out point for the Sisserou	Patiently waiting and chatting until one of the rare Sisserou's on the Morne Diablotin National Forest can be spotted	Arlington James, forestry officer
The forest contains some of the oldest species of plant on earth	On the mountain trail at a cool 22 C	It takes some walking but worth it
Dr. Paul Reillo is no trail stranger	This is the crew which has the responsibility of protecting Dominica's national bird. Left to right: Arlington James, Randolph Winston, Paul Reillo, David Williams, and Stephen Durand.	After an overnight trip, Peter Allard and team prepares to fly back to Barbados aboard the two 6-seater light aircraft