Connecting regions to preserve what unites us
From March 18 to 20, El Potrero Reserve participated in the 5th Tri-national Meeting of Protected Natural Areas of the Uruguay River, a key forum for regional coordination held under the theme “The Uruguay River: Integrating Ecosystems and Communities.” Through the participation of Daniel Avalo, we took part in this meeting, which brought together stakeholders […]
Back to the wetland
Last Monday, we welcomed two male capybaras to the Reserve from the Buenos Aires Ecopark, ready for immediate release.Both animals had been rescued by Civil Defense personnel in various urban areas of the city of Buenos Aires and transferred to the Ecopark between January and February. One of them was found in the Aeroparque area, […]
Satellite monitoring of the saffron-cowled blackbird in El Potrero Reserve
As part of the 2025 campaign by the Guardians of the Saffron-cowled Blackbird Colony, new technology was introduced to deepen knowledge about the movements of this endangered species outside the breeding season. Some individuals were equipped with satellite transmitters that allow their use of the territory to be recorded. During the month of January, the […]
Networking also means building the future
On Saturday, February 14, El Potrero Reserve participated in a meeting in Gualeguaychú, promoted by the Municipality of Gualeguaychú, which featured a motivational talk by Coco Oderigo, founder of the Espartanos Foundation. Since 2019, the Reserve has been supporting the social rugby project at Penal Unit No. 9, where the Los Caranchos team trains every […]
Two capybaras arrived at the Reserve.
On Thursday, January 8, we welcomed two capybaras from the Buenos Aires Ecopark to the Reserve, where they are now beginning a new chapter in their lives in a natural and protected environment. Both animals were rescued from public roads in the Núñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires thanks to the intervention of the city’s Civil […]
Recognition for teamwork
El Potrero Reserve was honored by Aves Argentinas and the Center for Applied Ecology of the Littoral (CECOAL / CONICET) for its commitment to the conservation of the saffron-cowled blackbird, receiving a beautiful painting illustrated by Belén Dri.This recognition celebrates a decade of sustained work alongside the Guardians of Colonia del Tordo Amarillo. The 2025 […]
Two new gray brocket arrived at El Potrero Reserve
During December, El Potrero Reserve added two new specimens of gray brocket (Mazama gouazoubira) to its species repopulation project, a significant step forward in the conservation work being carried out in the area. On December 19, the reserve team traveled to the town of San Benito, near the city of Paraná, after receiving a request […]
Monitoring of the Saffron-cowled blackbird in El Potrero
The saffron-cowled blackbird (Xanthopsar flavus) is one of the most emblematic—and also most threatened—species of the grasslands of the Southern Cone. Endemic to this region, it is currently classified as Critically Endangered in Argentina. Habitat loss, the expansion of the agricultural frontier, parasitism by the shiny cowbird, and illegal capture for sale as cage birds […]
Extra-mural third match for the rugby team of Penal Unit No. 9
On Friday, November 29, the third Extramuros Match of the Penal Unit No. 9 (UPN9) rugby team took place. After completing the necessary permits, 15 inmates who train regularly participated in the match, played on the Club Central Entrerriano field. This activity is part of the social inclusion project that Reserva El Potrero has been […]
1st Meeting of Protected Natural Areas of Entre Ríos
On November 19, El Potrero Reserve took part in the First Meeting of Protected Natural Areas of Entre Ríos, an event organized by the Secretariat of Environment and the Directorate of Protected Natural Areas of the province. The event brought together representatives from public, private, and mixed protected areas that are part of the Provincial […]