Baby little vermilion flycatchers offer hope for the Critically Endangered population

Little vermilion flycatchers, Pyrocephalus nanus, are found throughout most of Galapagos, but the population on Santa Cruz is in serious decline. But baby flycatchers offer hope for the Critically Endangered population.

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Project update: hope for the little vermilion flycatcher on Santa Cruz

Exciting news as the critically endangered population of the little vermilion flycatcher on Santa Cruz island increases for the second year running.

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Most successful breeding season yet for Saving the Little Vermilion Flycatcher project!

Incredibly exciting news came during the COVID-19 lockdown in Galapagos - six little vermilion flycatcher chicks successfully fledged their nests on Santa Cruz as part of our Saving the Little Vermilion Flycatcher project.

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Saving the Little Vermilion Flycatcher – Project Update

There have been some very exciting developments within the Little Vermilion Flycatcher Project so far in 2020. In February the first fledglings of the project were spotted!

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Invasive species in Galapagos

An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native.

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The vermilion flycatcher, a unique element in the biodiversity of Galapagos.

Through the mists of the Galapagos highlands, a small bird alights on the lichen covered tree branch.

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Darwin’s Land Birds Appeal – Blog Series – Part 1

By Ben Stockwell Welcome to the first blog in our Darwin’s Land Bird Appeal series, which focuses on the brightly…

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Island Profile: Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is the second largest island in the Galapagos archipelago. Home to the hub of the Islands, Puerto Ayora, the Charles Darwin research station and a huge range of unique flora and fauna, including the giant tortoise

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From the Chief Executive: A little bit of Galapagos R&R – Rails and Rats

On his first trip to Galapagos as CEO of Galapagos Conservation Trust, Ian Dunn will be writing regular entries on…

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