Sunday was our day to say our farewells. We started the day early. Jumping in the vans at 6:45 a.m. we headed off to do surveying on Least Terns. Our job was to record the number of eggs we spotted. The number of eggs found would be an indicator of how that species was doing on that particuar shore. Unfrontuanetly the number of birds has been declining and researchers are trying to figure out why. We split up and formed two lines 10 feet apart and surveyed the area around us as we walked from one side to the other. It was evident we were getting close to a nest when the birds started to dive bomb us, signaling us to retreat. We pushed through taking minimal breaks and staying in a uniform line as much as possible for time efficiency so that we wouldn’t stress the birds more than necessary. After a couple of hours of hard work, we headed back to CEDO.
Here we had our last dinner together. The people of CEDO made us a homemade traditional Mexican dinner that included quesadillas, enchiladas, sopes and salsa! We had our last get together around the campfire where we were told a scary story that left us, well at least me, terrified. The next morning we packed up and said our goodbyes to CEDO and the nice people who work there. Our host Alejandra was amazing and she will be missed. Until next time Alej!
Below are pictures of the sunrise on Sunday morning, a video of Glen getting dive bombed and our attempt at the last picture together as the sun set behind us. Hasta luego CEDO!
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