The Gould’s petrel Pterodroma leucoptera caledonica is a rare and threatened species classified as “vulnerable” according to IUCN criteria, and its population is in decline. Currently, only two colonies are being monitored, and conservation actions are still underdeveloped. In 2023, a new breeding colony was discovered. During their presence on land for their breeding cycle, predation by introduced species (e.g., rats, feral cats, pigs) represents one of the main threats to Gould’s petrel. I FEEL GOULD aims to gather new data to better understand the conservation status of Gould’s petrel and to protect existing breeding colonies by intensively combating introduced predators. Regular monitoring of breeding will be conducted at both sites to assess population status, determine reproductive success, and evaluate the effectiveness of conservation actions. This project also seeks to be a driving force for effective and concrete management that will ensure the long-term maintenance and protection of Gould’s petrel, benefiting the biodiversity of New Caledonia and local communities.
Duration: 24 months
