James Rawdon is a licensed bird
ringer – he captures birds to help identify and track them.
May 25, 2018
Ballito’s James Rawdon has a passion
for birds which he recently carried all the way to Sierra Leone.
Rawdon is a licensed bird ringer
– he captures birds to help identify and track them.
He was invited to Sierra Leone by
the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary on the outskirts of Freetown in the Western
Area Peninsula National Park.
Initially established to enforce
wildlife laws plus rescue and rehabilitate orphaned chimpanzees, Tacugama has
grown into a diverse conservation organisation.
“The aim of the trip was to
identify as many bird species as possible in the three areas Tacugama operates
in, with the additional method of bird ringing included,” Rawdon explained.
“Unfortunately, there was no
final result in the presidential elections in March. This disappointingly meant
being advised not to travel to Jaibui Island on the Moa River, which was to be
the most productive birding site as well as shortening my trip by five days.
“The trip was however a great
success with regards the community outreach and environmental education
aspects.”
Rawdon said bird ringing allowed
you to see the birds up close and offered a wonderful opportunity to teach
children and adults about birds, conservation and the preservation of their
natural resources.
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