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SUMMARY:Parrot Roost Count\, 2024
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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 explain how the count will happen\, but will also determine who will go to which site during the official count. \nIf you are unavailable to visit the training meeting\, but you would still want to participate in the count\, please let Echo know via email.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/parrot-roost-count-2024/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Waterbird Census\, 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 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-2024/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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SUMMARY:October Big Day\, 2023
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 14. 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 will even track of 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-2023/
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:20230906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230907
DTSTAMP:20260421T145234
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SUMMARY:World Shorebirds Day\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:World Shorebirds Day is September 6th\, 2023!\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 which runs from September 1 to 7. 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 be sure to 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 oversee all banding in the United States.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/world-shorebirds-day-2023/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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SUMMARY:Summer Parrot Roost Count 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor those on Bonaire who would like to help out with this very important parrot roost count\, please let Echo know via email.  Are you unavailable to visit the training session but still want to participate in the count?   For those who haven’t counted Bonaire’s parrots before\, Echo will present a training session on Wednesday\, July 26 at the offices of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA).  The presentation starts at 7:00 PM\, but everyone is welcome beginning at 6:30 PM. During this presentation\, Echo will explain all the information you need to count parrots. If you are unable to attend\, you can also view the information live on Echo’s Facebook page. \nSo please let Echo know if you can assist\, and they will ensure you will be counting-ready by the official count on July 29\, 2023!
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/summer-parrot-roost-count-2023/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230514
DTSTAMP:20260421T145234
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SUMMARY:Global Big Day\, 2023
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 nearly 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-2023/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count 2023
DESCRIPTION:Help us count birds on Bonaire during the Great Backyard Bird Count 2023! \nThe 2023 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 17th to 20th\, 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 17th to 20th. 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-2023/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20230128T080000
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SUMMARY:Parrot Roost Count\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Echo Foundation will be holding its annual Parrot Roost Count on Saturday\, January 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 AM.  Volunteers are always welcome to help count Bonaire’s parrots. \nFor 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 explain how the count will happen exactly\, but will also determine who will go to which site during the official count. \nIf you are unavailable to visit the training meeting\, but you would still want to participate in the count\, please let Echo know via email.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/parrot-roost-count-2023/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Waterbird Census\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:In its 14th year\, CWC 2023 begins on Saturday\, January 14th\, runs through Friday\, 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 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 endemic 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 in 2023\, 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-2023/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20221008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145234
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SUMMARY:October Big Day\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:During last year’s October Big Day\, over 35\,000 of the world’s birders managed to find a record 7\,234 species in a single day!  Can we top that this year?  We are certainly going to try! \nHow 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 8. 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 will even track of 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-2022/
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:20220906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTSTAMP:20260421T145234
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SUMMARY:World Shorebirds Day\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:World Shorebirds Day is September 6th\, 2022!\nAll across the Caribbean\, birders will be compiling checklists from island to island and recording them on eBird Caribbean. Our migratory shorebirds are more vulnerable than ever\, threatened by human activities that have changed their habitat. Most species of shorebirds are in decline around the world. \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. \n \nMake Your Shorebirds Count—Submit & Share Your Data!\nTo make your submitted data visible to World Shorebirds Day\, please be sure to 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. Only checklists made during the World Shorebirds Day count period between September 1-7\, 2021 (inclusive) are eligible. Guidelines for sharing eBird checklists are here. \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.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/world-shorebirds-day-2022/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T142015Z
UID:12234-1659160800-1659168000@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:Summer Parrot Roost Count 2022
DESCRIPTION:Echo Conservation Centre will be holding their summer Parrot Roost Count 2021 on Saturday\, July 30th\, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 AM to gauge Bonaire’s parrot population after the main breeding season and also to ascertain changes in the dry season versus the rainy season. \nFor those on Bonaire who would like to help out with this very important parrot roost count\, please let Echo know via email.  Are you unavailable to visit the training session but still want to participate in the count? Then please let Echo know and they can ensure you will be counting-ready by the official count on July 30th\, 2021
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/summer-parrot-roost-count-2022/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/event-summer-parrot-roost-count-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
DTSTAMP:20260421T145234
CREATED:20211104T180016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T134922Z
UID:9571-1652486400-1652572799@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:May Global Big Day\, 2022
DESCRIPTION:Global Big Day is a semi-annual celebration of the birds around you\, wherever you are\, and this year is no different. \nParticipating 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 May 14th: 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/may-global-big-day-2022/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/american-flamingos-on-bonaire.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Lab of Ornithology":MAILTO:cornellbirds@cornell.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTSTAMP:20260421T145234
CREATED:20210721T171723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T121543Z
UID:8126-1645142400-1645487999@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count 2022
DESCRIPTION:Help us count birds on Bonaire during the Great Backyard Bird Count 2022!  In 2021\, there was a record number of participants entering bird sightings—more than 300\,000 people from around the world! \nThis is the time when bird watchers of all ages around the world come together to count birds and create a real-time snapshot of where birds are and this great citizen-science is as easy as 1-2-3! \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 user name 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-2022/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/event-backyard-bird-count-2022.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Lab of Ornithology":MAILTO:cornellbirds@cornell.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTSTAMP:20260421T145234
CREATED:20210811T203649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T203750Z
UID:8422-1633737600-1633823999@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:October Big Day\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:During last year’s October Big Day\, the world’s birders managed to find a record 7\,064 species–the most species EVER recorded in a single day!  Can we top that this year?  We are certainly going to try! \nHow 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 9. 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 will even track of 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-2021/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shorebird-carousel_southern-lapwing.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cornell Lab of Ornithology":MAILTO:cornellbirds@cornell.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210908
DTSTAMP:20260421T145234
CREATED:20210421T173810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T114650Z
UID:6813-1630454400-1631059199@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:World Shorebirds Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:While World Shorebirds Day 2021 is September 6th\, 2021\, this year’s Global Shorebird Count will take place from September 1 through 7\, 2021.\nAll across the Caribbean\, birders will be compiling checklists from island to island and recording them on eBird Caribbean. Our migratory shorebirds are more vulnerable than ever\, threatened by human activities that have changed their habitat. Most species of shorebirds are in decline around the world. \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. \n \nMake Your Shorebirds Count—Submit & Share Your Data!\nTo make your submitted data visible to World Shorebirds Day\, please be sure to 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. Only checklists made during the World Shorebirds Day count period between September 1-7\, 2021 (inclusive) are eligible. Guidelines for sharing eBird checklists are here. \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 and the USGS Bird Banding Lab which oversee all banding in the United States.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/world-shorebirds-day-2021/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spotted-sanndpiper-bonaire.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Curacao:20210731T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20210731T080000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20210721T173313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T142232Z
UID:8130-1627711200-1627718400@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:Summer Parrot Roost Count 2021
DESCRIPTION:Echo Conservation Centre will be holding their summer Parrot Roost Count 2021 on Saturday\, July 31st\, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 AM to gauge Bonaire’s parrot population after the main breeding season and also to ascertain changes in the dry season versus the rainy season. \nFor those on Bonaire who would like to help out with this very important parrot roost count\, please let Echo know via email.  Are you unavailable to visit the training session but still want to participate in the count? Then please let Echo know and they can ensure you will be counting-ready by the official count on July 31st\, 2021.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/summer-parrot-roost-count-2021/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/event-summer-parrot-roost-count-2021.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210721
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20210703T225548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210703T225548Z
UID:7761-1625875200-1626825599@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:Caribbean Waterbird Census--Red Knot Edition
DESCRIPTION:Counts of northern-migrating Red Knots appear to be considerably lower\, at least according to the data submitted by birders along the Atlantic Flyway.  Perhaps the Red Knots’ migration was halted somewhere?  To see if the “missing” Red Knots can be located\, there will be a special regional Caribbean Waterbird Census\, with an emphasis on locating the missing birds. \nLearn how you can assist with the count!  
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/caribbean-waterbird-census-red-knot-edition/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/featured-image-missing-red-knots.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210509
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20201022T152049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T152112Z
UID:5518-1620432000-1620518399@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:May Global Big Day\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Global Big Day is a semi-annual celebration of the birds around you\, wherever you are\, and this year is no different. \nParticipating is easy. Wherever you are\, you can be a part of the global community of birders. Please remember to always put safety first and follow all local safety guidelines and closures. You can enjoy birds from inside your home and still be part of Global Big Day. \nIf 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 May 8th: 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\nWith our COVID-19 world\, please follow recommendations from local health officials and avoid unnecessary travel.\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/may-global-big-day-2021/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/american-flamingos-on-bonaire.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210216
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20200216T175043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T184940Z
UID:3369-1613088000-1613433599@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count 2021
DESCRIPTION:Help us count birds on Bonaire during the Great Backyard Bird Count 2021!  Last year’s event exceeded all expectations and set the bar even higher when it comes to public participation in worldwide citizen-science events! Not only did 2020 smash the previous records for the number of participants\, but also for the sheer number of checklists AND the species reported. More than a quarter-of-a-million people were counting 6\,942 species!  Can we top that in 2021? \nThis is the time when bird watchers of all ages around the world come together to count birds and create a real-time snapshot of where birds are and this great citizen-science is as easy as 1-2-3! \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 user name 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-2021/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/event-backyard-bird-count.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Curacao:20210202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20210202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20200205T204626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T185705Z
UID:3251-1612252800-1612285200@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day 2021\, Help Count Bonaire Birds
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate World Wetlands Day 2021 as we enjoy birdwatching in some of Bonaire’s best wetlands!  Learn how important these habitats are for many of Bonaire’s birds as you see for yourself how many birds call wetlands their homes.  You will be amazed by the diversity! \nLearn more about this global birdwatching day at https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/world-wetlands-day-2021/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/two-reddish-egrets-hunting-on-bonaire.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Curacao:20210130T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20210130T080000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20200921T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T175842Z
UID:5089-1611986400-1611993600@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:Parrot Roost Count
DESCRIPTION:Echo Foundation will be holding its annual Parrot Roost Count on Saturday\, January 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 AM.  Volunteers are always welcome to help count Bonaire’s parrots. \nFor 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 explain how the count will happen exactly\, but will also determine who will go to which site during the official count. \nIf you are unavailable to visit the training meeting\, but you would still want to participate in the count\, please let Echo know via email.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/parrot-roost-count-2021/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/yellow-shouldered-parrot.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201018
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20200904T175059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T174555Z
UID:5004-1602892800-1602979199@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:October Global Big Day\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:On October Big Day 2019\, more than 20\,000 participants submitted 42\,700 checklists with 6\,709 species. How many checklists and participants will we have this year? No matter where you bird\, have fun\, stay safe\, enjoy the birds you find\, and share your sightings on eBird. Your observations will help better understand global bird populations through products like these animated abundance maps brought to you by eBird Science. \nGlobal Bird Weekend\nIn addition\, this year’s October Big Day 2020 is happening during the first Global Bird Weekend. The goal of Global Bird Weekend is to make October 17-18 the biggest ever birding weekend and support BirdLife International’s appeal to end the illegal bird trade. One of Global Bird Weekend’s aims is to have more than 25\,000 people submit eBird checklists on 17 October—will you be one of them? \nWe recognize that COVID-19 continues to impact our communities. Even if your local conditions have improved\, we always encourage everyone to put safety first\, follow local health guidelines\, and bird mindfully. You can bird from home and still participate in October Big Day! \nHow to participate\n\nGet an eBird account: eBird is a worldwide bird checklist program used by millions of birders. It’s what allows us 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 17 October. 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 will even track of how far you’ve walked so you can focus on watching birds. Please submit your eBird checklists before 21 October to be included in the announcement of the initial results.\nWatch the sightings roll in: During the day\, keep an eye on how the lists are growing in different parts of the world. Follow along with reports from more than 150 countries. Stats will be updated in real-time on our October Big Day page.\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-global-big-day-2020/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/yellow-warbler-500px.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200910
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20200205T205158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T120926Z
UID:3255-1599091200-1599695999@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:World Shorebirds Day 2020\, Count Shorebirds!
DESCRIPTION:While World Shorebirds Day 2020 is Sunday\, September 6th\, 2020\, this year’s Global Shorebird Count will take place from September 3 through 9\, 2020.\nAll across the Caribbean\, birders will be compiling checklists from island to island and recording them on eBird Caribbean. Our migratory shorebirds are more vulnerable than ever\, threatened by human activities that have changed their habitat. Most species of shorebirds are in decline around the world. \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 enter 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. \nMake Your Shorebirds Count—Submit & Share Your Data!\nTo make your submitted data visible to World Shorebirds Day\, please be sure to 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. Only checklists made during the World Shorebirds Day count period between 3–9 September 2019 (inclusive) are eligible. Guidelines for sharing eBird checklists are here. \nNeed a quick reference for a shorebird you spotted? Or an educational resource for your school or office? Check out our Common Shorebirds of the Caribbean poster\, which is available in English\, Spanish\, and French. Download them from this page. \n \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-2020/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eadn-wc01-14877445.nxedge.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spotted-sanndpiper-bonaire.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Curacao:20200725T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20200725T080000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20200205T200756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T190834Z
UID:3242-1595656800-1595664000@bonairebirdtours.com
SUMMARY:Parrot Roost Count
DESCRIPTION:Echo Foundation will be holding a second Parrot Roost Count on Saturday\, July 25th\, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 AM to gauge Bonaire’s parrot population after the main breeding season and also to ascertain changes in the dry season versus the rainy season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe organizing meeting will be on Thursday 16th of July at 5.30 pm at the Dos Pos Club House\, you can park at the Dos Pos Windmill.At the meeting\, Echo will explain how the count is conducted\, what is to be expected from you and you will be instructed how to fill in the Summer Roost Count Data Sheet as the Dos Pos Flock hopefully come in to roost at Echo Dos Pos Conservation Center.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you unavailable to visit the training session but still want to participate in the count? Then please let Echo know and they can ensure you will be counting ready by the official count on July 25th 2020.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those on Bonaire who would like to help out with this very important parrot count\, please let Echo know via email.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/parrot-roost-count-july-2020/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200510
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SUMMARY:May Global Big Day\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Global Big Day is an annual celebration of the birds around you\, wherever you are\, and this year is no different. While not everyone may be able to leave home to bird this year\, Global Big Day is still an opportunity to check in with the birds in and around where you live. Join me on Team Flying Pintails on May 9th and be a part of a global birding community by sharing what birds you see with eBird. \nParticipating is easy. Wherever you are\, you can be a part of the global community of birders. Please remember to always put safety first and follow all local safety guidelines and closures. You can enjoy birds from inside your home and still be part of Global Big Day. \nIf 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. \nThis year\, Global Big Day will focus on the number of checklists we can collect as a global team. Last year\, 35\,209 eBirders from 174 countries collected an astounding 92\,284 checklists in a single day. Will you join the world’s birding community on Global Big Day to make 2020 the year that we surpass 100\,000 checklists of birds in one day? Help us set a new checklist record! \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 May 9th: 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. Please enter sightings before 13 May to be included in our initial results announcement.\nWatch the sightings roll in: During the day\, follow along with sightings from more than 170 countries in real-time on our Global Big Day page.\n\nGlobal Big Day Pro Tips\n\nWith the spread of COVID-19\, please follow recommendations from local health officials and avoid unnecessary travel.\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!\n\nLast year’s Global Big Day set a new record\, with 92\,284 checklists of birds collected on one day. On 9 May\, we hope you’ll be a part of birding’s next world record. And no matter what you do\, have fun\, enjoy the birds you find\, stay safe\, and share your sightings on eBird. Because in our world\, every bird counts.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/global-big-day-may-2020/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200218
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200212T214842Z
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SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:This is the time when bird watchers of all ages around the world come together to count birds and create a real-time snapshot of where birds are and this great citizen-science is as easy as 1-2-3! \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 user name 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.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/great-backyard-bird-count-2020/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200203
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20191106T184733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T184733Z
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SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day\, 2020
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate World Wetlands Day today as we enjoy birdwatching in some of Bonaire’s best wetlands!
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/world-wetlands-day-2020/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Curacao:20200125T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Curacao:20200125T080000
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20200118T152407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200118T182721Z
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SUMMARY:Parrot Roost Count
DESCRIPTION:Echo Foundation will be holding its annual Parrot Roost Count on Saturday\, January 25th\, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 AM.  For those who would like to help out with the count\, there is a training session on Thursday\, January 23rd\, 2020 at the DCNA office\, located at Kaya Nikiboko Zuid 56 at 7:00 PM. \nAt the training session\, the Echo team will not only explain how the count will happen exactly\, but will also determine who will go to which site during the official count. \nAre you unavailable to visit the training meeting but would you still want to participate in the count\, please let Echo know via email.
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/parrot-roost-count/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Birding Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200204
DTSTAMP:20260421T145235
CREATED:20200111T192612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200111T220807Z
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Waterbird Census 2020
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean Waterbird Census 2020\nPlease join the Bonaire birding community for the 2020 Caribbean Waterbird Census! Anyone can participate in the CWC. Grab a friend\, head out to your nearest wetland or beach on Bonaire\, and record the birds you see from January 14th through February 3rd\, 2020\, which includes World Wetlands Day on February 2nd\, 2020. \nHere’s how to log your data so that it can properly be analyzed.  Be sure to use the eBird Caribbean portal and select the CWC protocol. \nBanded 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 and the USGS Bird Banding Lab which oversee all banding in the United States. \nNeed Help?\nFind a tricky shorebird in winter plumage that you can’t identify? Need help setting up an eBird account? Want to participate in the CWC but you’re not sure how to get started? Please contact BirdsCaribbean’s Waterbird Program Manager\, Jessica Rozek Cañizares at jessica.rozek@birdscaribbean.org. \nEntering CWC Data in eBird\nCWC data is stored on eBird Caribbean. If you participate in the CWC\, it’s very important that you enter your data through this website using the correct protocol on Step 2\, because this is where the data is collated for analyses. Simply making an eBird list during these dates is not enough- the protocol is required for it to be CWC data. \nIf you are using a desktop computer to enter your data: \n\nSign in to your account on ebird.org/Caribbean\nEnter location information\nSelect the appropriate CWC protocol under Observation Type\n\n \n  \n  \nIf you recorded your CWC data using the mobile eBird app: \nAfter you have submitted your checklist on your smartphone: \n\nLog into eBird on a desktop computer\nClick on “My eBird” at the top of the screen\nClick on “Manage My Checklists” on the right menu\nFor your CWC checklist\, click on “View or Edit”\nClick on “Edit Date and Effort”\nFor Observation Type\, select “Other” and then choose the appropriate CWC protocol\n\n \nWith your help\, we will make the 2020 census the best one yet!
URL:https://bonairebirdtours.com/event/caribbean-waterbird-census-2020/
LOCATION:Bonaire\, Caribbean Netherlands
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