Mayan Bird Myths Reveal Nature’s Secrets

Cozumel, Mexico — With the goal of fostering respect and appreciation for nature and Mayan traditions, the Cozumel Parks and Museums Foundation (FPMC) held the activity "Discover: Birds, Myths, and Legends of Cozumel" at the Parque Urbano Corazón, where children, youth, and adults enjoyed a tour filled with history, culture, and bird watching.

During the afternoon, entire families participated in a guided walk to learn about the species that inhabit the park and to hear the Mayan legends of the hummingbird, the woodpecker, the red-eyed vireo, and the black vulture. These stories reflect the spiritual connection of the Mayan people with nature and convey messages of respect, transformation, and balance associated with these birds.

Regarding the event, the general director of the FPMC, Juanita Alonso Marrufo, highlighted that these activities are part of the New Agreement for the Well-being and Development of Quintana Roo, promoted by Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, which is oriented toward strengthening citizen participation and collective commitment to environmental protection.

"We want the community to continue recognizing the value of the life that surrounds us and the role we play in its conservation. In spaces like the Parque Urbano Corazón, even within the urban area, we find a valuable sample of native vegetation that we must care for and value," she expressed.

The activity was carried out in coordination with biologist Adrián Tun Cano, from the Parque Urbano Corazón; the natural resource managers María Carolina Can Martínez and Germán Arturo Borges Arceo from the collective "Pajareando Cozumel"; and the Directorate of Pedagogy and Social Assistance (PAS), to promote environmental education and community ownership of natural spaces.