British Student from Nottingham Trent University Completes Ecology Study at Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve.

The Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve welcomed Ecology student Benjamin Morris, who stayed from 8 June to 30 July to complete his Ecology degree at Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom.

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"I really enjoyed my time at REGUA and it was so much better than I had been told it was and I'd only heard good things about it before arriving. I would highly recommend it to anyone who I considering going and I'm already making plans to come back." In a written e-mail shared with REGUA, Benjamin described his experience.

During his stay, he was able to explore the trails around the headquarters and accompany groups of researchers and visitors to REGUA, observing a wide variety of bird species such as the White-bearded Manakin (Manacus manacus), Black-cheeked Gnateater (Conopophaga melanops), Gray-headed Tody-Flycatcher (Todirostrum poliocephalum), Chestnut-backed Antshrike (Thamnophilus palliatus), White-barred Piculet (Picumnus cirratus), Green-headed Tanager (Tangara seledon), among many others.

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Like Benjamin, many other students and researchers have found in REGUA an ideal environment for the completion of their studies. The Reserve offers not only valuable new experiences that enrich academic training but also opportunities to deepen knowledge of local biodiversity.