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
American Golden Plover in Bonaire’s Spring Migration
With the spring migration season well underway, birders on Bonaire are seeing some great sightings, such as a Northern Parula and even a Scarlet Tanager in bright red breeding plumage! But a bird
Birders Seek Protection for Bonaire’s Freshwater Wetlands
The island has several important protected nature reserves, but Bonaire’s freshwater wetlands at the LVV environs, which host the highest amount of observed bird species, are not yet legally
