Kèköldi Hawkwatch
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Kèköldi is the second place only after Río de Rapaces (Veracruz), as the most concentrated flight migratory raptors in the world with 3.5 million raptors counted from a single point as well as the biggest known migration spot for Peregrine Falcons and Plumbeous Kites.
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Volunteering for Volunteers!
A lot of things left to be done! Even if you were not able to join us in person, you can still make the difference. We all are going through hard times because of COVID-19, and that’s why we ask people to support us economically so we can recruit volunteers.
You have the opportunity to sponsor a volunteer to work for the autumn raptor migration season at the Kèköldi Hawkwatch. The project just needs $800 per month per volunteer. You can cover as much as you can. We offer you to jump in and helping out an unique initiative in Costa Rica, a huge ecological and social impact locally and globally. Sounds cool, right? It’s up to you.
If you decide to help us with your sponsorship, please contact us directly to volunteer@kekoldi.org or our WhatsApp +506 8841 5999 so we can guide you.
About Our Objectives
Monitor Raptor Populations
Long-term population monitoring provides valuable insights into ecology, environmental change and the management of natural resources
Teach about migration dynamics
Environmental education must be part of every scientific project. Including people increases consciousness and conservation
Sustainable Tourism to help Kèköldis
Science is the route, but we need to attract visitors in order to generate local people grow. This territory belongs to them, they know how to take care of it
Wildlife Preservation
Raptors are a top predator, umbrella species. By studying and preserving raptors we are taking care of a whole environment stuff below them: preys, vegetation, etc.
We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We’re Doing Something About It
The watchsite is located in the heart of the Kéköldi Indigenous Territory; at the top of a hill the 10m tower provides a good 360º view. Vegetation at the site is mostly old secondary forest and abandoned cacao plantations. The place is great for wildlife spotting.
The watchsite is part of the Talamanca-Caribbean Biological Corridor, which encompasses over 36,000 ha, and connects La Amistad National Park to the Caribbean coast. The corridor includes Hitoy Cerere Biological Reserve, Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, several indigenous reserves, and numerous private lands. This zone is extremely rich in natural resources, with highly diverse forests, including at least 59 mammal, 43 amphibian, and over 400 bird species.
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We are looking for volunteers
At this moment we are looking for volunteers to work and learn about migratory raptors. The migration season starts on August 15th and ends on December 15h. We need volunteers to commit at least for a month since you need to be trained and also for you to fully enjoy the experience). The project is located in the Kèköldi Indigenous Territory in Caribbean mountains, where you will live and work. The refuge facilities are confortable and you will have all basic mod cons. The monthly fee is US$800 to cover your accommodation, board and training.
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Knowing that we are in a time of financial instability, your donation is extra special to us. Thank you for your generous financial support during this tumultuous time.
