The high temperatures that occur during these months cause the waters to warm up and consequently the food of coastal birds such as pelicans moves away, leading to weakening and death in a portion of the population due to starvation., being prevented from catching fish in the way they usually do.

Pelicans have a migratory route and look for places where they can find the food conditions and ecosystems to stay while the phenomenon passes., This is how they are currently located in Cabo de la Vela in the municipality of Uribia, in Musishi in the municipality of Manaure and in Riito in the District of Riohacha.

In the latter, a feeding plan has been implemented by the Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira, Ecological House Foundation and the National Police, feeding the coastal birds present at the mouth of the Ranchería River, contributing to their food; In accordance with the conditions, it is contemplated to carry out these actions in the other points of the department where these species agglomerate..

It should be noted that this is a natural and cyclical phenomenon that has been attended to by Corpoguajira in recent years., presented due to weather conditions at this time of year, The Corporation meets the feeding needs of the species in its responsibility to preserve the fauna of the department.