New Assessment Sheds Light on Pigeon Island’s Biodiversity and Threats

The St. Vincent & the Grenadines Environment Fund (SVGEF) recently completed its first baseline biodiversity survey of Pigeon Island led and authored by sea bird expert Juliana Coffey, providing critical insights into seabirds, reptiles, invasive mammals, vegetation, and threats. This marks a pivotal step toward restoring and protecting this important island sanctuary.

The report covers:

• Seabird species presence, breeding status, and trends

• New reptile records for the island

• The presence and impacts of invasive mammals (rats, sheep, goats)

• Vegetation condition and erosion risk

• Evidence of human disturbances and other threats