The January 23th and 24th a small team took a trip to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo. The small team of 2 biologists, 2 engineers and 1 environmental educator embarked on a small expedition towards another adventure.
In this team was the visitor Steffen and technical of RSPB, two staff members from the project and 2 volunteers from S. Miguel (Thanks Andrew and Natalya - for all the help).
In this team was the visitor Steffen and technical of RSPB, two staff members from the project and 2 volunteers from S. Miguel (Thanks Andrew and Natalya - for all the help).
On this visit we had to ensure breeding conditions for the different nesting seabirds - Little Shearwater Puffinus assimilis, Storm petrel Oceanodroma castro and Cory's Shearwater Calonetris diomedea - by installing artificial nests. The first two species are more difficult to observed.
We roll up our sleeves, put the gloves, and look for hoes and shovels. Yes ... look, the desire to dig a several holes was small after loading all the material for the test site and rescue some of material from the icy water of the Atlantic. We put this bad desire by side and grabe on the shavels anda started to work.
We opened some small ditches, put the pots with holes that allow the birds to enter, we made a small sound system to attract seabirds & ...
We waited ... & Tested it...
We ended up staying overnight at the Island. The next morning, tired and eager to finish the work. By late morning we finiish 104 artificial nests and return home. The wind and swell of the sea was strong and windy.
With a blend of special ingredients from the bad luck or pure chance, the journey began for some wet and ended up soaked to all. But always with the spirit of friendship and brotherhood and grateful for this contribution to the conservation of these birds.
Thanks for the photos Steffen Oppel
Also visited the islet of Vila Franca after the heavy rains this week. I noticed that the heavy rain in the absence of vegetation cover (such as canes who withdrew) drew a lot of land inside the crater. Erosion due to your action is more muto.By the way 1 - These experiments were preceded by studies of the impact of this action on the Islanders?2 By the way - why not experience cagarros artificial. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso visited the islet of Vila Franca after the heavy rains this week. I noticed that the heavy rain in the absence of vegetation cover (such as canes who withdrew) drew a lot of land inside the crater. Erosion due to your action is more muto.
ReplyDeleteBy the way 1 - These experiments were preceded by studies of the impact of this action on the Islanders?
2 By the way - why not experience cagarros artificial