Thank you! No, they are some of the migratory visitors- only 2 have been recorded

These wetlands provide important habitat for #endangered and #protected species 𓅰 𓅬 𓅭 𓅮 𓅯
Development can co-exist and enhance bird habitat and is doing so here. Monitoring will continue to ensure this lasts!

Thank you 💫 Any questions?

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In the 5yr period, the biggest increases ⬆️ were driven by wetland birds including Magnificent frigatebirds (Barbuda’s national bird), white-cheeked pintail, brown pelican, lesser yellowlegs – all protected in Antigua & Barbuda – and black-necked stilt and ruddy duck 🦆

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This natural salt pond was devastated by Hurricane Irma in 2017 🌀 Mangrove and wetland habitat has recovered since then aided by restoration efforts.

Common birds are both resident and migratory and have increased almost 7-fold.
Even Least Sandpiper chicks have been recorded!

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Sand dune habitat has been transformed by created ponds. All wetlands were planted with native mangrove and marsh plants to establish healthy habitats 🌿

The number of birds increased 5 fold over 5 years and are dominated by wetland birds – 81%

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50,828 birds of 101 species observed!

5yrs data by 1 local naturalist surveying 2-3x per week📋 A committed effort & scientific analysis
Site 1- historically disturbed sand dunes altered to golf course w/ 19 ponds and a natural wetland
Site 2- natural salt pond next to development

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🧵- Integration of nature into a Caribbean development has positively impacted birds populations have increased! This #casestudy shows the positive impact of restoring existing #wetland habitat and creating new habitats, and highlights the importance of adaptive monitoring
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