During May, Glaucia, Vandir, and Thayane received Dr. Vivian Ribeiro Baptista-Maria, a biologist and PhD in Applied Ecology from ESALQ/Universidade de São Paulo, accompanied by Daniela Masumoto, a BS in Tourism. During the field trip, Dr. Vivian helped us to identify the plant species consumed by the parrots or used as nest cavity. Dr. Vivian is consultant of Fundação Neotrópica do Brasil and is responsible for the environmental consulting Bíon – Consultoria Ambiental (vrbmaria@gmail.com). Two days (and nights!) of hard work, rain, sun, mosquitoes, and ticks. Dr. Vivian’s voluntary collaboration was fundamental for this part of the project, when the data of 11 years of project are being analyzed for results compilation and publishing.
Vivian and Daniela identifying plant species.
Vandir, Glaucia and Vivian checking the trees.
Vivian checking the books.We deeply appreciate her collaboration, as well as Daniela’s help on the field work. We are also thankful to the superintendent of Fundação Neotrópica do Brasil, Eleri Rafael Muniz Paulino, who supported the trip by making funds for gas and a vehicle available.Some more pictures of this field trip for you!
Vivian and the ticks! :0)
Vivian and Glaucia at riparian forest.
Vandir and Daniela in a haze.
Glaucia, Daniela, Vivian, and Vandir in the riparian forest.
The guides at Estancia Caiman taking a look at out work.
Vandir and Vivian appreciating the trees.
Vandir, Vivian, Daniela, and Thayane.
Vivian and Daniela registering the data.
Vivian and Glaucia double checking the data.
Vivian in her way to the sampling spots at riparian forest of Aquidauana river. :0)
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