By Natalia Collier | Program Manager
Spring is in the air and, despite the upheaval humanity is experiencing at this difficult time, birds are busy doing what they've always done this time of year - migrating, reuniting with mates, and building nests where they'll raise another generation of chicks.
Escape with us to the Grenadines Islands in this short film that shows the dramatic beautify of these remote and uninhabited islands and the seabirds who master all its elements.
Grenadines Seabirds: Uniting Land, Air, and Sea
Our staff has been busy over the last several months. We are thrilled to report that we partnered with the local Department of Forestry to design and install informational signs on Wildlife Reserves where thousands of birds nest. The signs let visitors know that the area is protected and activities like harvesting seabirds or their eggs and setting fires are illegal.
After a year of consultations with over 100 stakeholders, we have also completed the first ever Community-based Grenadines Seabird Conservation Plan. I know some people may not be excited by plans but this one is really important for making sure the community supports the actions needed to protect the remaining seabird colonies. The next step will be the first meeting of the committee of local stakeholders who will guide the process and prioritize which actions to take first.
And of course our Grenadines Volunteer Patrol members will begin their surveys soon to monitor nesting seabirds. We look forward to sharing with you what they find. Climate change has had a big effect on seabirds making the nesting season less predictable and adding further importance to these surveys.
Your support makes this work possible. Today is the start of the Little by Little Matching Campaign, which means your donation of $50 or less will be matched at 50%. If you pledge to donate monthly (up to $200 for at least 4 months) they will match your donation at 100%. The matching is only for this week so please donate today!
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