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September 26th, 2011

Support the overseas territories!

You want to support biodiversity in the overseas territories ? Support our campaign "The…
September 21st, 2011

Savannah vegetation under the microscope

Since the beginning of August, the botanist undertaking this work for GEPOG, accompanied by a…
September 14th, 2011

The Agami Herons have a new landing strip

Under a blazing sun, two GEPOG volunteers went by helicopter on the morning of 1st September in…

The Guinean Cock-of-the-rock footpath undergoing improvement

In November 2013, any Guinean Cocks-of-the-rock present on their breeding site would have been surprised to discover the appearance of a viewing screen, new barriers and other changes.

Construction of a viewing screen
Construction of a viewing screen

These improvements, however, were undertaken while the birds themselves were absent. Surprised but satisfied, the Cocks-of-the-rock were able to display with less disturbance during this new breeding season, as evidenced by the display sites now newly visible! These spots had not been watchable for several years!

The next batch of improvements is due in the first half of 2014 with the installation of an interpretative trail to give visitors information about the biology and ecology of the Guinean Cock-of-the-rock.

Alizée Ricardou [GEPOG]
Project Leader, Life+ Cap DOM

Keywords : French Guiana, Kaw Mountain, Guianan Cock-of-the-rock

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