Charles Darwin Foundation 31d ago

Fewer than 100 mangrove finches remain in the world, but this year scientists recorded the most successful breeding season ever for one of the rarest birds in Galápagos. In this episode, we speak with María Igual Beltrán, Principal Investigator of the Mangrove Finch Program at the Charles Darwin Foundation, about the challenges of protecting a species on the brink of extinction and the conservation efforts helping its population recover. From remote mangrove expeditions to nest monitoring and invasive species management, this conversation explores one of the most hopeful conservation stories in the Galápagos Islands. A story about science, resilience, and the future of one of the world’s most endangered birds.