Demise of Man O' War / Bird Caye - 10/05/21 05:22 PM
This little island WAS famous for its multiple species of birds and also for having the 3 types of mangroves found in Belize that provided a perfect sanctuary to a variety of indigenous bird species, including Pelicans, Brown Booby birds, and the magnificent Frigate birds.
Photograph documents a thriving bird sanctuary just 8 years ago when the island was a must visit for tour guides and nature lovers visiting Southern Belize near the Tobacco Caye Range.
Living in the area for over 35 years, Captain Gerald attributes the destruction to be from Climate Change and Hurricanes leading to the island's demise in such a short time. When asked, he confirms that there is no way the island will recover to the once vibrant bird sanctuary displacing all its inhabitants above and below the mangrove system.
4 1/2 minute video:
https://fb.watch/8sgPpjptvX/
Chef Sean Kuylen
Photograph documents a thriving bird sanctuary just 8 years ago when the island was a must visit for tour guides and nature lovers visiting Southern Belize near the Tobacco Caye Range.
Living in the area for over 35 years, Captain Gerald attributes the destruction to be from Climate Change and Hurricanes leading to the island's demise in such a short time. When asked, he confirms that there is no way the island will recover to the once vibrant bird sanctuary displacing all its inhabitants above and below the mangrove system.
4 1/2 minute video:
https://fb.watch/8sgPpjptvX/
Chef Sean Kuylen