17 dead sea birds found along beaches in Iquique, Chile

The week just passed, the death of Koi had generated a number of challenges to those responsible in Iquique. Now, in the Playa Brava, were found dead birds of 17 species Guanay Cormorant.

Guanay Cormorant is a seabird that inhabits the coasts of Peru and our country, belongs to the family of the famous “Ducks Yecos” that abound in Iquique. Representatives Kaitieki Conservation Society came to the site after receiving alert people who saw dead birds in the sand.

After verifying the deaths of about 16 cormorants on Playa Brava, Kaitieki reported facts through its platforms on social media, “We went to the place and soon we go was not difficult to find one which was effectively dead, but showed no injury. Touring the place we started meeting with a total of 16 dead birds in different states, and some whole other half eaten by dogs. “

“Near the end of the tour we found a live one obviously weak and sick, and unfortunately despite all the care that was provided died overnight,” said Conservation Society Kaitieki.

They filed a complaint at the SAG this morning, presenting even a dead bird, to request the autopsy and figure out what could attract the death of cormorants. Made an important addition to the community called, “If you see any live by the beach or dead please do not take it, could transmit a disease.”