Montserrat Joins Global Shorebird Count

Montserrat continues to demonstrate its commitment to a global initiative to monitor shorebirds.

The Department of Environment recently wrapped up the annual shorebirds survey , which is part of the Global Shorebird Counts, held every year around early September.

Environment Officer Ajhermae White says this serves to inform local conservation practices.

White says the survey, has been uneventful so far.

Environment Officer Ajhermae White

World Shorebirds Day and Global Shorebird Count is being celebrated from September 3 to 9 2020.

Meantime,

Wildlife Officer for Montserrat James “Scriber” Daley revealed that there has been a drop in bird population in Montserrat.

Daley calls for more sanctuaries and birds on the island

Wildlife Officer for Montserrat James “Scriber” Daley

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