I know I have a few of these on the forum now and again but I ask for these to be signed when I am aware of a bit more detail.

If you feel you have the time the petition, which has 12000 signatures so far, can be found here.

http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Save_Salgados_a_unique_internationally_recognized_birding_sanctuary_from_being_destroyed

If you want to take the time to read about this very important place then a liitle bit of info can found here

http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?p=2508967#post2508967

For those that have visited you will know why this could be a real shame. The area to UK birders is known as "Pera Marsh" but it's correct name is Lagoa dos Salgados.

Thanks