Cadiz in Negros Occidental has new rare “visitors”, which proves that the city has a clean and healthy environment, it’s mayor said on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
The new visitors are the black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), which are rare migratory birds, Cadiz Mayor Salvador Escalante said.
The black-headed gulls are from Europe or Asia, and usually also thrive in Canada.
Thousands have been spotted in Barangay Daga, one of the coastal villages of Cadiz City, this month, Escalante said.
The “black-headed gulls’ sightings in Daga mean ecological richness of our mudflats, showcasing the village importance as a haven for migratory birds along critical flyways,” Escalante said.
It’s also an indicator that Cadiz has a healthy environment that supports diverse bird species, he said.
The black-headed gulls’ presence in Daga also reflect the availability of food, safe resting spots, and thriving biodiversity that Cadiz has to offer for them, Escalante said.
“If you spot these beautiful birds in our wetlands, capture the moment and help raise awareness of Cadiz City’s role in protecting migratory species,” he added.
“Every gulls’ sighting adds to our understanding, and appreciation of these avian visitors,” the mayor said.*