In 1967, economist Guy Savy and a partner purchased an island—the location is not specified—and began a remarkable restoration project. Their primary goal was to improve the habitat for nesting seabirds, specifically Sterna hirundo, commonly known as the Common Tern. Savy eliminated predators and removed palm trees to create a more suitable environment for the birds. These terns arrive annually and spend several months on the island breeding and raising their young. As a result of these conservation efforts, the tern colony has dramatically increased, growing from an initial 20,000 breeding pairs to a staggering one million. This constitutes a significant ecological success story demonstrating the positive impact of targeted habitat restoration. The island’s location remains undisclosed, but the project stands as a model for avian conservation globally.