Cayman Parrots - RarePlanet

19. Target Population Census
With two separate subspecies, one ofwhich was considered on the brink of extinction, the
Trust glready had the wheels in motion to do a Cayman Brac parrot census in February of
199 1, with plans to do a Grand Cayman parrot census in 1992. See section 111 of this report
for details of the census and other research.
20. National Trust Newsletters
TheTrust produces quarterly newsletters, Update, and an annual report. All issues in 1991
featured an article about parrots and the RARE programme. The Trust also produces a
quarterly Junior Member newsletter, the Trust Times. One complete issue was dedicated
to Cayman parrots and a second smaller special edition on parrots was produced later in
the year. Two special communications were also sent out to teachers highlighting parrot
information. TheTrust's Annual Report featured Cayman parrots on the cover and carried
a broad review of both the public education and research aspects of the programme. (See
appendix for samples.)
21. Sermons
The success ofgetting ministers to preach on environmental issues has been directly related
to their personal interest in the environment. Two ministers, in particular, have given
excellent sermons. One has been aired on the radio on two separate occasions.
22. Billboards
Billboards are not common in Cayman and are only seen near the airport. These are on long
term contracts and none were available during 1991. This element was not considered
feasible in Cayman. In lieu of this element, a museum-quality exhibit was developed for
the Cayman Islands National Museum.
23. Parrots Exhibit At The Cayman Islands National Museum
The purpose ofthis exhibit was to reinforce the public education goals ofthe programme.
The production of this exhibit was a joint effort between theTrust and the Museum. The
exhibit had several elements.