A fourth bird observatory, at Chevrise

L’étang de Chevrise vu du ciel | Aerial view of Chevrise Pond

Good news for bird lovers! Thanks to revenue raised from parking at the site, the Conservatoire du Littoral and the Réserve Naturelle have started construction of a fourth observatory, which is located near the parking lot for the Mont Vernon residence. By the end of the year, it will be possible to enjoy observing the aqua-fauna that visits the Etang de Chevrise. This pond holds the title for “best bird watching» in terms of sheer numbers, as one can observe more than 1,000 birds in just 15 minutes! It will be interesting to see the new architecture for an area large enough to hold an entire class. Thanks to the four observatories - at the Etang de la Barrière in Cul-de- Sac, the Etang du Cimetière à Grand-Case, the Baie Lucas pond, and Etang de Chevrise - Saint Martin is a true leader in tourism linked to «bird watching», a sector that is continuing to expand, especially in the United States. Locally, the increased possibility to discover the numerous species of birds seen on the salt ponds should help the public to modify its somewhat negative vision of these eco-systems - which are so essential and so rich.

All articles from: Newsletter-24

Environmental Communication And Education

1 : Edito Newsletter 24
2 : Pacotilles sponges up
3 : Shark tank
4 : Sasha and Joe followed from outer space
5 : Iguanas in La Désirade
6 : Monkeys without borders
7 : Babit Point: phase one completed
8 : Back to nature at Galion
9 : Fewer rats and mice on Pinel and Tintamare
10 : Ecological toilets on Pinel
11 : An impudent gardener
12 : No respect for the law
13 : 8 conch spared
14 : Baby coral doing well
15 : Sargassum: seeking a sustainable Solution
16 : An intentional fire on Pinel
17 : A fourth bird observatory, at Chevrise
18 : A new recruit
19 : Together we stand
20 : A win-win proposition
21 : Agoa management council at work
22 : REMMOA looks at marine species from on high
23 : Three islands in a videoconference
24 : British overseas meeting
25 : BEST: the Réserve represented in Brussels
26 : BEST reinforces its support of ultramarine biodiversity
27 : BEST consultations continue

Réserve Naturelle Nationale de Saint-Martin

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Partenaires techniques et financiers de la Réserve naturelle

Partenaires techniques et financiers de la Réserve naturelle :
Préfecture de Saint-Barthélemy et de Saint-Martin, Direction de l’environnement, de l’aménagement et du logement (DEAL), Collectivité de Saint-Martin, CAR-SPAW, Agence des aires marines protégées, IFRECOR, TE ME UM

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