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According to Forlini, the accuracy of the predictions isn't what's important; what matters is that it continues. "We all know that it is not a scientific method, and that for weather forecasting, there are meteorologists and satellites and everything that today's modern world gives us. It is only a tradition… just a way to keep yourself a little anchored to the past in an emotional way."

"We have seen the increase in the numbers of construction or development on the island of La Digue, and this has been a big concern regarding the population of the flycatcher," said Josianna Rose, a park ranger at the V***e Reserve. "People from La Digue are building quite a lot, they are cutting down trees for construction."