Bonaire Bird Blog
The Bonaire Bird Blog will keep you up-to-date on the island’s latest news and bird sightings.
The Bonaire Bird Blog will help you learn more about Bonaire’s birds before you travel!
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On the Bonaire Bird Blog, you will find information about Bonaire’s birds, birding hot-spots, conservation tips, island birdwatching events, as well as recent notable sightings. Peruse the blog’s various posts prior to your birding tour on Bonaire. By learning more about Bonaire’s birds in advance, you’ll enjoy your tour to the fullest extent.
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The latest posts from the Bonaire Bird Blog:
A Day in the Life of Osprey F54
Fall migration is when those of us birding on Bonaire begin to see the arrival of many migratory species, including the majestic Osprey. Although we do observe Ospreys year-round, the population greatly increases during
Avian Thermoregulation–How Birds Keep Cool
The heat index seems to climb with each passing day here on Bonaire, as we’re in September, generally our hottest month of the year. It’s not only sweltering for us humans, but also for many of our feathered friends.
The White-tailed Kite–A New Bird for Bonaire!
It was with a mixture of disbelief, delight, and awe, with a huge smile crossing my face, that I first set eyes on (the first observation of) a White-tailed-Kite, here on Bonaire.
Better Bonaire Bird Photography–Top Tips for Anyone!
Many birders wish to capture the best images that their cameras will allow. In this tutorial, I’ll explain some of the most common methods that anyone can use–no matter the
Big White Birds on Bonaire–How to Identify Them!
Bonaire has no lack of “big white birds,” but sometimes it can be difficult to tell them apart. This guide will give you a few hints and tips as to what to look for when attempting to identify one
Masked Booby Receives TLC from Bonaire
A cruise ship steamed into the Port of Kralendijk and docked in town. Unknown to immigration officials at that time, a very special stow-away was on board. For the three days preceding the
October Big Day 2021 Offers 75 Species for Bonaire
On October Big Day 2021 birders on Bonaire got out to count birds to provide data to scientists about what birds are where and when. Bonaire did quite well, topping off at 75 species
Wattled Jacana & Blue-and-White Swallow on Bonaire
This past week found two exceptionally rare bird sightings on Bonaire: A Wattled Jacana, only the second sighting in history, and the first Blue-and-white Swallow, a new bird for
The Mystery of the Missing Red Knots
Something strange has occurred this year–the counts from birders along the Atlantic Flyway indicate that northern-headed Red Knots are way down from previous years. What happened? Where
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