SOS Cagarro: A Nocturnal Conservation Adventure

🐦 The Cagarro - Emblematic marine bird of the Azores Archipelago! 🐦

The Cagarro, or Calonectris borealis, is an emblematic seabird of the Azores, renowned for its majestic wingspan. Around 75% of the world's breeding population of this species can be found in the region.

💡 Threat of Light Pollution:

Young Cagarros face a threat during their night flights due to light pollution from urban lights. Artificial lights disturb and disorientate these inexperienced birds, posing a significant risk to their survival.

🆘 SOS Cagarro campaign:

Launched in 1995, the SOS Cagarro campaign is a vital conservation initiative of the Azores regional government. It involves the annual mobilisation of volunteer brigades to rescue young Cagarros lost in urban lights, with the aim of protecting the species and maintaining the ecological balance.

🌌 Rescue and Conservation Process:

Volunteers embark on nocturnal missions, rescuing disorientated young Cagarros. The rescued birds are carefully documented, examined and ringed for later monitoring. The campaign serves as a beacon for environmental education and conservation, highlighting the importance of preserving natural darkness for nocturnal species.

🦉 Let's protect our feathered friends:

This inspiring initiative shows how community action can help to preserve emblematic species. Let's protect our feathered friends and preserve the wild beauty of the Azores for future generations.

In this video, you can find out more about:

00:00 - The Cagarro, the emblematic bird of the Azores Archipelago

02:28 - A dark threat: light pollution

03:43 - Azorean initiative: SOS Cagarro campaign

04:54 - The fate of rescued birds

06:52 - Conclusion and credits