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Monte Sonorense: Mangrove Restoration and Bird Monitoring at Estero La Cruz, Sonora, Mexico Objectives: (1) Monitor marsh bird and other avian species related to the mangrove habitat of Estero La Cruz; and (2) Implement restoration, conservation and protection actions to benefit mangrove habitat at Estero La Cruz. Project Description: Estero La Cruz (ELC) constitutes a unique mangrove habitat located in the central coast of Sonora. Situated practically at the limit of the northern distribution of mangrove in the continent, ELC provides wintering and breeding habitat for most of the priority bird species for coastal wetland within the SJV’s Arid Borderland Region. Some of these species found at ELC include Sonora Clapper Rail, Northern Pintail, Mangrove Warbler, Whimbrel, Black Skimmer, Marbled Godwit, among many others. At least three species of mangrove seem to be present at this estuary: black, red, and white mangrove. Shrimp farms constitute a grave threat to the integrity of coastal wetlands in Sonora. Considering the urgent need for the conservation of this mangrove habitat, this project will focus on implementing specific actions on mangrove restoration at three sites located on the NW side of ELC and will monitor marsh birds and other avian species associated to the mangrove habitat. In addition, a series of conservation strategies such as designing and establishing a bird trail, installing signs for visitors, organizing events to clean up areas of the estuary, and giving presentations to local and state authorities will be also implemented. Contact: |