Birding on Bonaire during Global Big Day! Bonaire, a small island located in the southern Caribbean, is a popular destination for birders, as well as divers, from around the world. The island is home to 250 species of resident or migratory birds. In recent years, Bonaire has become a hot spot for birding enthusiasts, especially […]
World Shorebirds Day is September 6th, 2026! All across the Caribbean, birders will be compiling checklists from island to island and recording them on eBird Caribbean. Migratory shorebirds are more vulnerable than ever, threatened by human activities such as the destruction of their habitats, pollution, disturbance, and climate change. Recent analyses show that shorebirds in […]
How to participate Get an eBird account: eBird is a worldwide bird checklist program used by millions of birders. It’s what allows eBird to compile everyone’s sightings into a single massive October Big Day list—while at the same time collecting the data for scientists to use to better understand birds. Sign up here. It’s 100% […]
CWC 2027 begins on January 14th, runs through February 3rd, and encompasses World Wetlands Day on February 2nd. As always, we need your help in surveying all types of waterbirds in the wetlands on Bonaire! Anyone can participate in the CWC – simply head out to your nearest wetland or beach, and record the birds […]
Help us count birds on Bonaire during the Great Backyard Bird Count 2027! The 2027 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is just around the corner, and bird enthusiasts on the island of Bonaire have a unique opportunity to participate in this exciting event. Taking place from February 12th to 15th, the GBBC provides an opportunity […]
