Echo Conservation Centre will be holding their summer Parrot Roost Count 2023 on Saturday morning, July 29th, 2023 to gauge Bonaire's parrot population after the main breeding season and also to ascertain changes in the dry season versus the rainy season. For those on Bonaire who would like to help out with this very important […]
World Shorebirds Day is September 6th, 2023! 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 2024 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 – just head out to your nearest wetland or beach, and record the birds […]
Echo Foundation will be holding its annual Parrot Roost Count on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 AM. Volunteers are always welcome to help count Bonaire's parrots. For those who would like to help out with the count, there will be a training session in advance, when the Echo team will not only […]
Help us count birds on Bonaire during the Great Backyard Bird Count 2024! The 2024 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 16th to 19th, the GBBC provides an opportunity […]
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 nearly 250 species of resident or migratory birds. In recent years, Bonaire has become a hot spot for birding enthusiasts, […]
Echo Foundation will be holding its summer Parrot Roost Count on Saturday, July 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 AM. Volunteers are always welcome to help count Bonaire's parrots. For those who would like to help out with the count, please let Echo know via email.
World Shorebirds Day is September 6th, 2024! 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% […]
