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Pronatura Noroeste: Management plan to increase reproductive success of endangered Snowy Plover and Least Tern populations in Ceuta Bay, Sinaloa, Mexico Objectives: (1) Increase reproductive success of Snowy Plover and Least Tern through the restoration of dikes adn water and land access management in the area; and 2) control cattle ranching. Project Description: Ceuta Bay's natural attributes are outstanding. The area is one of the most important sites for the conservation of resident, migratory, and reproductive avian species in the state of Sinaloa. Pronatura has undertaken studies in teh area regarding the reproductive success of two colonies of endangered species: Snowy Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) and Least Tern (Sterna antillarum). Reproductive success in the area has been around 30% for each species, with 30 plover nests and 150 tern nests. Causes for nest failure include flooding, predation by coyote, bobcats, and Peregrine Falcon, cattle and horse trespassing, and human disturbances. This project aims to increase reproductive success primarly through the construction of water control mechanisms to control flooding events in the nesting areas. Additionally, a fence will be built to control large mammal and human access to the area. Signs will be posted to inform visitors about the nesting area in order to reduce human intrusion. Contact: |