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SUMMARY:Global Big Day\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Birding on Bonaire during Global Big Day! \nBonaire\, 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 during the Global Big Day\, a worldwide birdwatching event that takes place annually on the second Saturday of May. \nGlobal Big Day is an exciting opportunity for birders to explore the diverse birdlife of Bonaire and contribute to the global birding community by reporting the species they observe. During this event\, birders from around the world gather to observe and record as many bird species as possible in one day. The data collected during Global Big Day helps to shed light on the distribution and abundance of bird species and can be used to manage conservation efforts. \nBonaire is known for its abundance of tropical birds\, including endemic subspecies of the Yellow-shouldered Amazon Parrot and the Brown-throated Parakeet. Some of the most popular terrestrial birds to look for on the island include the brilliantly colored Yellow Oriole\, the Venezuelan Troupial\, and the two species of hummingbirds\, the Ruby-Topaz Hummingbird and the Blue-tailed Emerald. In addition to these colorful species\, Bonaire is also home to a variety of waterbirds\, such as the White-cheeked Pintail\, the Black-necked Stilt\, and the island’s icon\, the American Flamingo. \nIn addition to these resident species\, May is also a great time to observe migratory birds as they pass through Bonaire on their way to their breeding grounds further north. Many of these migratory birds are on their way from South America to North America and stop on Bonaire to rest and feed. These birds are a delight for birders to observe and add to the already rich birdlife on the island. \nYou are sure to have a memorable and fulfilling experience on Bonaire during Global Big Day!  Participating is easy. Wherever you are\, you can be a part of the global community of birders. If you can spare at least 5 or 10 minutes\, report your observations to eBird online or with our free eBird Mobile app. If you have more time\, submit checklists of birds throughout the day at different times. Can you find more birds in the morning or in the evening? You never know what you might spot. Your observations help scientists better understand global bird populations through products like these animated abundance maps brought to you by eBird Science. \nHow to participate\n\nGet an eBird account: eBird is a worldwide bird checklist program used by millions of birders. It’s what allows scientists to compile everyone’s sightings into a single massive Global Big Day list—while at the same time collecting the data to help them better understand birds. Sign up here. It’s 100% free from start to finish.\nWatch birds on Global Big Day: It’s that simple. You don’t need to be a bird expert or go out all day long\, even 10 minutes in your backyard counts. Global Big Day runs from midnight to midnight in your local time zone. You can report what you find from anywhere in the world.\nEnter what you see and hear in eBird: You can enter your sightings via the eBird website or download the free eBird Mobile app\, which makes adding what you see even easier. You can enter and submit lists while out birding\, and the app tracks how far you’ve walked so you can focus on enjoying the birds. While you’re downloading free apps\, try out the Cornell Lab’s Merlin Bird ID app for help with identification. \nWatch the sightings roll in: During the day\, follow along with sightings from more than 170 countries in real-time on the Global Big Day page.\n\nGlobal Big Day Pro Tips\n\nUse Merlin Bird ID for help with tricky species.\nTake photos and add them to your checklist—they might end up on the Global Big Day page!\nMake your sightings more valuable: submit complete checklists\, keep counts of the birds that you see\, and keep multiple checklists throughout the day.\nShare what you’re seeing on social media with #globalbigday!
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/global-big-day-2026/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Lab of Ornithology":MAILTO:cornellbirds@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
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SUMMARY:World Shorebirds Day\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Shorebirds Day is September 6th\, 2026!\nAll 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 North America are declining more than any other group of birds; in fact\, more than half of the 28 species studied were estimated to have lost more than 50% of their abundance in the last 30 years. Researchers need much more data on their movements\, numbers\, important sites\, and threats so that they can better conserve them.  This year we are asking everyone to take part in the Global Shorebird Count. Whether you’re in the Caribbean\, Atlantic Flyway\, or anywhere in the entire globe\, you are invited to participate! \neBird Caribbean is a critical tool for tracking and understanding bird migration and population changes – never more so than for our shorebirds. If you do not have an account\, it is easy to register – here’s a quick guide to entering eBird data online.  There is even a free eBird Essentials course to get you fully oriented.  Download the free mobile app for recording your data in the field. \nNote that shorebirds are a type of waterbird and any counts you do at wetlands\, mangroves\, mudflats\, coastal areas or beaches count as Caribbean Waterbird Census counts. To increase the value of your count to science\, be sure to count ALL birds at your site\, including seabirds\, herons and egrets\, land birds\, etc.  When you do your counts please choose one of the CWC protocols in the eBird app or when you submit or edit your data online. When you are using the app make sure that you are using the eBird Caribbean Portal. To check or change the portal you are using\, go into your settings on the app and look for “Portal.” \n \nMake Your Shorebirds Count—Submit & Share Your Data!\nTo make your submitted data visible to World Shorebirds Day\, please share your checklist with worldshorebirdsday eBird username of World Shorebirds Day\, or add shorebirdsday@gmail.com email address\, to your contact list\, and share all your related checklists. Guidelines for sharing eBird checklists are here.  If you post to social media\, be sure to use hashtags #showupforshorebirds\, #WorldShorebirdsDay2023\, #GlobalShorebirdsCount\, and #WorldShorebirdsDay. \nNeed a quick reference for a shorebird you spotted? Check out the Shorebird Identification Guide for Bonaire! \n  \nWhat To Do if You See Banded Birds\nBe sure to be on the lookout for banded birds! Especially Piping Plovers\, Red Knots\, Semipalmated Sandpipers\, Ruddy Turnstones\, and Sanderlings. You may report your sightings to BandedBirds.org which oversees all banding in the United States.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/world-shorebirds-day-2026/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
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SUMMARY:October Big Day\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:How to participate\n\nGet 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% free.\nWatch birds on October 10. It’s that simple! October Big Day runs from midnight to midnight in your local time zone. You don’t need to be a bird expert or go out all day long. You can report birds from anywhere in the world—even 10 minutes in your backyard will help.\nEnter what you see and hear on eBird: You can enter your sightings via the eBird website or—even easier—download the free eBird Mobile app. The app allows you to keep and submit lists while you’re still out birding\, explore nearby Hotspots\, and even track how far you’ve walked so you can focus on watching birds.\n\nFinding birds and keeping checklists is easy with the free eBird Mobile app. Download for iOS or Android. \nGlobal Big Day Pro Tips\n\nIf you’re new to eBird or want to make your checklists more valuable for science and conservation\, take the free eBird Essentials course.\nUse Cornell Lab’s Merlin Bird ID app for help identifying tricky species\, then use eBird to report them so your sightings are part of the October Big Day totals.\nTake photos and add them to your checklist—they might end up on the October Big Day page!\nMake your sightings more valuable: submit complete checklists\, keep counts of the birds that you see\, and keep multiple checklists throughout the day.\nShare what you’re seeing on social media with #octoberbigday!
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/october-big-day-2026/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Lab of Ornithology":MAILTO:cornellbirds@cornell.edu
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Waterbird Census\, 2027
DESCRIPTION: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 you see.  A wonderful world of waterbirds awaits! \nWhy is the census important?\nIt’s more than just an opportunity for another great birding excursion. The Caribbean is home to 185 species of waterbirds! Many of these are migratory\, but the group also includes many native species and a number that are endangered globally. Waterbirds and their wetland habitats in the Caribbean face a range of threats\, including development\, pollution\, human activities\, and climate change impacts.  A structured\, long-term survey program\, like the CWC\, is essential for understanding how to best conserve this exceptional group of birds and manage their habitats. \nBut I’m not a waterbird expert!  How can I help?\nIf you have never participated in the CWC before or you just want some tips for how to plan and carry out your CWC surveys\, then you can use the handy CWC Survey Tips infographic pictured here to help you get started.  View detailed instructions on how to conduct the census. \nWaterbirds and shorebirds are notorious for being difficult to identify. One sandpiper can look very much like another. Long bill? Short bill? Yellow legs? You may find the Shorebird Identification Guide for Bonaire to be helpful. Of course\, always count all the birds you encounter during the census\, and therefore\, the Bonaire Bird List can be useful as well. \n \nDon’t forget to eBird!\nAn important aspect of the CWC is that it is all captured and stored on eBird Caribbean. As you enter your sightings\, you must be sure to use the CWC protocol in Step 2\, under “Observation Type.” eBird is playing an increasingly crucial role in the CWC process.  Have fun!
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/caribbean-waterbird-census-2027/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:Help us count birds on Bonaire during the Great Backyard Bird Count 2027! \nThe 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 for bird lovers to observe and count the birds in their local area\, and contribute to the world’s understanding of bird populations and movements. \nBonaire is a particularly special place to participate in the GBBC\, as the entire island is considered one large backyard. With its diverse habitats and numerous bird species\, Bonaire provides a unique opportunity to witness the incredible variety of bird life that inhabits the island. From the flamingos in the salt ponds to the birdlife in Washington Slagbaai National Park\, Bonaire offers a rich environment for bird enthusiasts to explore. \nParticipating in the GBBC on Bonaire is easy and requires no special equipment or prior knowledge of birds. All you need is a passion for birds\, a few hours to spend observing them\, and the willingness to contribute to the scientific community. To participate\, simply count the number of individual birds of each species you see in a specific location and for a specific period of time\, then report your observations online through eBird (details below). \nIn addition to providing valuable data to ornithologists and conservationists\, the GBBC is also a fun and educational experience for people of all ages. It is a great way to spend time outdoors\, learn about birds\, and connect with nature.  On Bonaire\, the GBBC provides an opportunity to gather information about the island’s bird populations and contribute to the global effort to protect bird species and their habitats. By participating in the GBBC\, Bonaire residents and visitors can make a positive impact on the environment and help ensure the future of the island’s birdlife. \nSo grab your binoculars\, head outside\, and start counting birds this February 12th to 15th. Your contributions will make a significant difference to the world of ornithology and help protect Bonaire’s birdlife for future generations. \nHere’s what to do: \n1. Create a free eBird account if you have never participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count or any other Cornell Lab citizen science project. If you already created an account for the GBBC in the past\, or if you’re already registered with eBird or another Cornell Lab citizen-science project\, you can use your existing username and password. \n2. Count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the GBBC. You can count for longer than that if you wish! Count birds in as many places and on as many days as you like—one day\, two days\, or all four days. Submit a separate checklist for each new day\, for each new location\, or for the same location if you counted at a different time of day. Estimate the number of individuals of each species you saw during your count period. It’s easy to use the eBird mobile app for keeping track. (See the Resources page to download the app.) \n3. Submit your list(s) via the eBird Mobile app.  If you already participate in the eBird citizen-science project\, please use eBird to submit your sightings during the GBBC. Your checklists will count toward the GBBC. \nHere’s a video that shows you the ins and outs of participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count!
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/great-backyard-bird-count-2027/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
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