Joel Sartoreのインスタグラム(joelsartore) - 1月2日 05時19分

This male white-headed duck's bulbous blue bill certainly attracts attention, but the decline of this species in the wild went unnoticed until it was almost too late. Currently, this bird is endangered worldwide. In the 1980s, the Spanish population had been reduced to fewer than 40 birds. The problem? Farmers were diverting water from wetlands, drying up the white-headed duck’s critical breeding habitat. Conservationists and farmers worked together to reach a solution that would allow the farmers to irrigate their crops, while leaving enough water in the wetlands for the birds. Once the habitat improved, biologists initiated a captive breed-and-release program. Spanish populations today have increased to around 2,500 birds, proving that when conservation groups and local landowners collaborate, a species can be saved!
@Sylvanheights_birdpark, where this duck was photographed, has one of the most biologically significant breeding populations of endangered waterfowl, carrying out propagation programs for some of the most threatened species in the world, including the white-headed duck. Sylvan Heights Bird Park's founder, Mike Lubbock, helped lead the effort to restore the Spanish populations of white-headed ducks in the 1980s. The park is dedicated to educating the public about the importance of conserving birds and their habitat, with a focus on waterfowl and wetlands. Please visit the link in their bio to learn more!

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