The COA Potrerillos has 4 years of life in the area. They identified dozens of birds in the valleys. Some of its objectives are environmental education and conservation. Since April 2008 fulfills its role in the area of Potrerillos Birding Club Potrerillos, a group formed by residents of the valleys and friends from various departments of the province of Mendoza. Among the most important actions of these years, the COA identified more than 180 species of birds that live in the valley and even added 3 new birds to the list of species observed in Mendoza. They also participated in numerous meetings organized by different institutions and given talks at primary and secondary schools in the National University of Cuyo, University of Congress and the School of Tourist Guides in the province. Given many people carrying out acts of persecution, aggression, trapping, etc. birds that are part of our natural heritage, members of the COA did comply with current legislation regarding the protection of wildlife. Once they participated in the capture of a wounded Andean Condor and then helped his recovery reintroduction into the environment Potrerillos. Participated in different parts of the country for meetings and conferences relating to the knowledge of the avifauna Argentina and promoted several publications in magazines, journals and magazines Mendoza national distribution. The COA Potrerillos is part of the network of clubs Birding in Argentina which has 60 clubs across the country, coordinated from Buenos Aires after Argentina’s Poultry Association, whose existence dates from 1916 who currently work more actively Potrerillos are Cristina Rodriguez and Senior Springs Violeta Moreno, José Luis López de Maipú, Luján Ricardo Podesta and Andy Elias, Las Vegas. Reasons to be clubs birders are groups of independent supporters, volunteers, organized under own rules, non-profit, with democratic and participatory spirit, composed of environmental issues mobilizers in place fulfill their function. Aves Argentinas launches initiative to promote local groups that contribute to environmental education, conservation management and observation of wild birds. Clubs Birding conform to: Promote Birding in their area of action to motivate the local community to get in touch with nature education develop actions aimed at conserving wild birds and their environments generate interest in local authorities for the preservation of the environment where the birds live Discourage illegal trade in wild birds Promote the creation of nature reserves in the press Promote local social, environmental, cultural and educational value with wild birds Promote activity and Aves Argentinas add followers conservation movement of wild birds birds of Potrerillos are not simple ornaments of nature with their shapes, colors and songs, but their presence clears the air to feed the carrion birds of animals that are hotbeds putrefaction of infection, control pests and insectivorous raptors feeding on insects and rodents or snakes birds, ensure harmonious distribution of seeds granivorous birds that protect the soil from erosion and desertification. For all that wild birds should live free and should not be pursued, caught and killed. Their presence in the environment of Potrerillos ensures healthy for all of us in turn can have a healthy environment.
