Scientific Research
This line of work will include the collection of basic biological data necessary for the management and conservation of Military Macaw nests:
- Identifying nests of registered populations.
- Studying the reproductive success in nests that have been identified and protected.
- Characterizing major threats to Military Macaw reproduction in the region.
- Involving community members, and society as a whole, in monitoring activities.
News
August 2011
During the Winter of 2010 and 2011 we have monitoring the Military macaws population that is visiting the mangrove El Salado to eat mangrove leaves, this is an important record, this has been record in similar species in Central and South America, but has been done little research about it. We are researching this Military macaws population, looking forward for their night rest and reproduction areas and doing analysis on the mangrove leaves during rain and dry seasons
We already have counts and observations of the population that comes to the Salado Mangrove on the 2010 and 2011 seasons, and the mangrove analysis. The preliminary reports of this research has already been presented on the XIV Mesoamerican Congress for the Biology and Conservation, in Costa Rica on November, 2010 and in the III National Simposium about marine and sweet water research on the Mexican tropical Pacific, in Manzanillo, Colima, México on May 2011.
About this research and some times taken by luck, we have already discovered during July, 2011 a Military macaws nesting area, about 20 kms Eastern Puerto Vallarta. We hope to start explorations next 2012 season.
During the Winter of 2010 and 2011 we have monitoring the Military macaws population that is visiting the mangrove El Salado to eat mangrove leaves, this is an important record, this has been record in similar species in Central and South America, but has been done little research about it. We are researching this Military macaws population, looking forward for their night rest and reproduction areas and doing analysis on the mangrove leaves during rain and dry seasons
We already have counts and observations of the population that comes to the Salado Mangrove on the 2010 and 2011 seasons, and the mangrove analysis. The preliminary reports of this research has already been presented on the XIV Mesoamerican Congress for the Biology and Conservation, in Costa Rica on November, 2010 and in the III National Simposium about marine and sweet water research on the Mexican tropical Pacific, in Manzanillo, Colima, México on May 2011.
About this research and some times taken by luck, we have already discovered during July, 2011 a Military macaws nesting area, about 20 kms Eastern Puerto Vallarta. We hope to start explorations next 2012 season.
August 2010
According to the research and monitoring work, the bigger populations on the region that could be studied are the ones in El Jorullo-Paso Ancho and the one in Boca de Tomatlan-Yelapa, with about 100 individuals each. The population on Bioto seems to be the smaller one but it also seems the most human depredated population.
We achieved to settle the flight routes of the Soyatan- San Sebastian del Oeste population during the 2009-2010 winter. With this information a study about feeding habits was implemented during this season, checking the place used by the military macaws near the heart of Puerto Vallarta, the natural protected area known as El Salado. This research was done with the support of students and professors from the University of Guadalajara, Campus Costa, Universidad Autonoma de Morelos, authorities of El Salado and researchers. The work did show results that were shown at the Mesoamerican Congress of Biology and Conservation on November of 2010.
The most important threats that military macaws faced in the region are the stealing of nests and the illegal commerce for black market pets. Never the less, the natural predators like the gray falcon and the forest fires are also important.
Involving the locals and diverse sectors of society in conservation initiatives like this one, helps. That way, anthropogenic threats may be minimized and the natural threats can be better understood and managed.
According to the research and monitoring work, the bigger populations on the region that could be studied are the ones in El Jorullo-Paso Ancho and the one in Boca de Tomatlan-Yelapa, with about 100 individuals each. The population on Bioto seems to be the smaller one but it also seems the most human depredated population.
We achieved to settle the flight routes of the Soyatan- San Sebastian del Oeste population during the 2009-2010 winter. With this information a study about feeding habits was implemented during this season, checking the place used by the military macaws near the heart of Puerto Vallarta, the natural protected area known as El Salado. This research was done with the support of students and professors from the University of Guadalajara, Campus Costa, Universidad Autonoma de Morelos, authorities of El Salado and researchers. The work did show results that were shown at the Mesoamerican Congress of Biology and Conservation on November of 2010.
The most important threats that military macaws faced in the region are the stealing of nests and the illegal commerce for black market pets. Never the less, the natural predators like the gray falcon and the forest fires are also important.
Involving the locals and diverse sectors of society in conservation initiatives like this one, helps. That way, anthropogenic threats may be minimized and the natural threats can be better understood and managed.
