The reserve ‘El Curichi Las Garzas’, located in the municipality of San Carlos, once again concentrates these species in this 2025. This natural space has become one of the most important nesting sites in Bolivia for this species.
The black head herons (American Mycteria) are migratory birds that found a vital shelter for reproduction in Curichi. Every year, thousands of herons arrive To give life to new generations, taking advantage of the unique conditions of the Amazon ecosystem that offers food, protection and tranquility.
During that period, Approximately 2,500 chicks are born. They nest in Ochoó trees, where they build between 10 and 20 nests, placing about three eggs per nest, whose natural spines provide an effective defense against predators. This particular relationship between species and habitat highlights the delicate, but resilient ecosystem harmony.
Its presence not only beautifies the landscape, but also acts as a key indicator of the health status of the environment. Therefore, protecting your habitat is also preserving biological wealth and ecosystem services fundamental for local communities.
Recovery
After several years of threats due to forest fires and avasallala, the wildlife municipal reserve ‘El Curichi Las Garzas’ re -concentrated efforts for its preservation. Special conservation actions led by the municipal government of San Carlos are promoted, in coordination with local authorities, councilors, environmental technicians and the Natura Bolivia Foundation.
This protected area, which It covers more than 1,247 hectares, it was created by Municipal Law in 2015 and is recognized for its high ecological value.
The Amazon Coordinator of the Natura Bolivia Foundation, Julián Torrico, stressed that the place is unique in the department of Santa Cruz.
“Is An Amazon ecosystem with abundant biodiversity: amphibians, fish, capibaras, lizards and birds. The life cycle that develops here is a natural beauty that we must preserve, ”said Torrico.
In previous years, however, this natural balance was severely affected. Forest fires and the uncontrolled advance of the agricultural border seriously altered the habitat, causing losses both in biodiversity and in vegetation coverage.
In 2024, in response, precautionary measures were filed against responsible for overwhelming and fires, including formal complaints aimed at individuals and authorities involved.
Now, the joint work between the Natura Bolivia Foundation and the Municipal Autonomous Government of San Carlos Technical visits, community socialization actions have been resumed and the dissemination of audiovisual materials aimed at raising awareness about the ecological and cultural importance of Curichi.
Finally, Torrico said that this area is not only important for birds, but that it fulfills a fundamental water role by feeding lagoons such as Santa Barbara and Juan Chulo, in the municipalities of San Carlos and Santa Rosa del Sara.
This water contribution makes Curichi a key piece for environmental security and human well -being in the region, they indicated from Natura Bolivia Foundation.
