This project will restore breeding habitat for Least Tern (Sternula antillarum) and Caribbean Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis occidentalis). Efforts focus on two sites. The first is the Fort Amsterdam protected area, which is a recognised Key Biodiversity Area and Important Bird Area. It is home to a pelican nesting colony. After the removal of invasive plant species, native tree and bush species will be planted. The second site is the Simpson Bay Lagoon where mangroves will be planted. This wetland is one of the largest inland lagoons in the Antilles and a crucial nursery for reefbased species, particularly the Mullet Pond section, a Key Biodiversity Area and Ramsar site. Within the Lagoon, a nesting platform will be established, including attraction devices, for a colony of Least Terns, which currently lacks a safe nesting space due to numerous hazards, including airplane strikes, habitat disturbance, and introduced predators.
Duration: 18 months
