Sustainable Capital Group's plantations and seedling production facilities are based in Panama, a known biodiversity hotspot. We regularly hear and see howler monkeys in the trees near the river on the main plantation, and are aware of the thousands of animal species residing in the patches of natural rainforest that we conserve. But it is not often that a rare tropical bird flies into one of greenhouses and perches there, refusing to move.
A beautiful multi-coloured bird, identified as a Blue Crowned Motmot by Sustainable Capital Group's Nursery Manager, Carlos, was found perching on the irrigation system in one of the Sustainable Capital Group greenhouses last week, presumably seeking shelter, shade or rest. It is usually found in the Tropical forest of Central America, so is assumed to have emerged from the rainforest within the Sustainable Capital Group plantation area.
Sustainable Capital Group has a variety of timber and renewable energy plantations in Panama, all of which were deforested at least 50 years ago. In line with Sustainable Capital Group company policy, as well as VCS guidlines, any existing rainforest that escaped deforestation and remains, is left completely untouched. We do not even enter the area for fear of disturbing the balance of the ancient natural ecosystem.
The Motmot eventually wanted to leave the greenhouse and, due to the semi transparent coverings, became disorientated and tired. It was caught by one of the nursery workers and taken outside to be released. However, tired from its struggle to leave the greenhouse, it flew very low to the ground and was nearly caught by a cat. This did not go unnoticed by Sustainable Capital Group staff who quickly chased away the hopeful cat and saved the Motmot once again.
The lovely creature finally regained its strength and flew away happily. Sustainable Capital Group's nursery team managed to grab a photo before releasing the bird.
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