Yesterday we went to an estuary and participated in a census for the Least Tern. The Least Tern is a bird that migrates from South America to Puerto Penasco and San Felipe. We were able to see a few nests with eggs. We also saw 3 chicks running around.
In the afternoon we returned to the estuary by kayak. In the estuary we saw fiddler crabs. It was easy to distinguish the males from the females due to the males one giant claw.
Today has been a relaxing day. It was the first day we have been able to wake up late. We had a lecture on Marine Mammals given by CEDO. We learned about the Vaquita and its struggle to exist due to getting caught in gill nets. The Vaquita is a porpoise and the world's smallest cetacean. It is endemic to the Gulf of California. The Cetacean order includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The work CEDO and other networks including local fishermen are doing to save this species is wonderful. Unfortunately their numbers continue to dwindle. There is now below 100 living Vaquita today.
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