Amid the devastation caused by the fire that has devastated nearly 15,000 hectares in Tenerife and affected 12 municipalities on the island, a ray of hope has emerged that marks the beginning of the end of the catastrophe.
Life begins to make its way into the Chipeque viewpointwhere the finches They have been seen around the area again. He endemic bird It is one of the most symbolic animals on the Island that lives in Canarian pine forests and was already in a vulnerable situation before the flames.
The insular director of the Natural Environment of the Cabildo de Tenerife, Pedro Millán, has shared a video on his social networks in which several finches can be seen passing through the aforementioned viewpoint, an appearance that is an encouraging sign that life is beginning to return. to their natural habitat.
The Mirador de Chipeque, known for its impressive view of El Teide and its location at approximately 1,830 meters above sea level in the municipality of Santa Úrsula, has been one of the places most affected by the fire. However, the reappearance of finches in this area presents a glimpse of natural regeneration and resilience amid destruction.
In the Mirador de Chipeque, one of the areas most affected by the fire, life finds its way again. The finches have returned and mark the beginning of the end of this catastrophe #IFArafoCandelaria #biodiversity @rdavmam @CabildoTenerife @MedioNaturalTF @Lope_afonso pic.twitter.com/TKh0jasM0e
— Pedro Millan (@Pmillan1) August 23, 2023
This viewpoint, valued as one of the most spectacular on the Island both during the day and at night, has been an iconic place. From it you could take in a wide view that stretches from Punta del Hidalgo to Buenavista del Norte, offering incomparable panoramic views of the Valley of La Orotava with the sea of clouds.
Despite the challenges that the fire has presented, the Mirador de Chipeque once again demonstrates nature’s ability to recover and prevail, offering a ray of hope for the Island.
