From April 2022 onwards, several actions have been launched with the aim of initiating a monitoring of the insectivorous birds of the coussoul, potential predators of the Crau Plain Grasshopper. Zoom in on one of them.
Among the actions implemented, one of them consisted of involving a dozen shepherds in the monitoring of birds linked to the herd (corvids and Cattle egret).
Indeed, it would be a pity to deprive ourselves of their time in the field, their goodwill and their talent for observation to carry out this mission! Having all responded positively to our proposal, they were equipped with an observation book and binoculars.
During their guarding days, they can now participate in the identification of the birds present on the Crau plain and collect data on their numbers, their distribution in the Crau, and the times they are present among the sheep.
A fascinating way to discover the ballet of white birds (Cattle Egret) and black birds (corvids) on the great Crau chessboard!
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Breeding and reintroduction
Cathy Gibault, veterinarian dedicated to the Crau Plain Grasshopper
Published: Septembre 19 2022
Cathy Gibault is a veterinarian who has worked for more than 15 years in zoos on conservation programmes for threatened species. Since 2014, she has been contributing to the improvement of knowledge about the Crau Plain Grasshopper. Today ...
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Breeding and reintroduction
Searching for the invisible
Published: Juillet 06 2022
Eyes fixed on the ground, three people seem to be wandering at random in the Coussoul under a blazing sun. What are they looking for…?
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Breeding and reintroduction
Back to the natural environment
Published: Juin 24 2022
An important phase in the breeding of Crau Plain Grasshopper has begun: the transfer of eggpods into the Crau soil “in situ”.
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Breeding and reintroduction
Natural materials for successful breeding
Published: Juin 08 2022
At the beginning of May, our team received quick help and support from the SCLM quarry (SOCIÉTÉ DES CARRIÈRES DE LA MENUDELLE). Explanation: