Bonaire zeldzame vogelwaarnemingen
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Waarnemingen van zeldzame vogels op Bonaire, zoals gemeld aan eBird.
De lijst hieronder toont waarnemingen van zeldzame vogels op Bonaire, en het bevat zowel onbeoordeelde als beoordeelde/goedgekeurde waarnemingen. Deze lijst wordt binnen 24 uur bijgewerkt nadat een nieuwe zeldzame vogelwaarneming publiekelijk is gemeld bij eBird. Vanwege de privacywetgeving van de Europese Unie (GDPR) kunnen echter niet alle waarnemingen van zeldzame vogels op Bonaire worden opgenomen.
Waarnemingen zijn gesorteerd op maand en worden weergegeven in de oorspronkelijke taal ingevoerd op eBird.
April 2026 |
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| Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) - Reported Apr 2, 2026 5:29 by Susan Davis - Lac Bay - Comments: "Larger falcon with a distinctive dark “tear drop” below the eye." |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) - Reported Apr 2, 2026 3:52 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing in this area."  |
| American Golden Plover (Thalasseus sandvicensis acuflavidus) (1) - Reported Apr 2, 2026 3:52 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing in this area."  |
March 2026 |
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| Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) - Reported Mar 21, 2026 4:05 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing in this area."  |
| American Golden Plover (Thalasseus sandvicensis acuflavidus) (1) - Reported Mar 21, 2026 4:05 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing in this area."  |
| Sandwich Tern (Cabot's) (Thalasseus sandvicensis acuflavidus) (1) - Reported Mar 9, 2026 3:53 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Black bill with yellow tip." |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) - Reported Mar 9, 2026 3:53 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "In flight, continuing." |
February 2026 |
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| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (1) - Reported Feb 23, 2026 4:14 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "Swimming with a White-cheeked Pintail."  |
| Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) (1) - Reported Feb 21, 2026 3:53 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Double chest band; continuing in this area." |
| Wilson's Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) (1) - Reported Feb 20, 2026 3:40 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Needle thin black bill, appears to be a male, in same location as in prior years’ observations (same time of year)." |
| Rosy-faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis) (1) - Reported Feb 20, 2026 11:34 by Susan Davis - Kaya Mississippi - Comments: "Exotic; assuming an escaped domestic pet. Only phone images. Flew past about one meter from us and landed in a tree about 15 meters away."  |
| Red Knot (Calidris canutus) (7) - Reported Feb 9, 2026 3:55 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Actual Count." |
January 2026 |
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| Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) (1) - Reported Jan 30, 2026 4:30 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "Continuing." |
| Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) (1) - Reported Jan 23, 2026 4:14 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "Continuing; images available." |
| Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) (1) - Reported Jan 22, 2026 4:17 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "Heard and observed flying in." |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) - Reported Jan 19, 2026 4:20 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing."  |
| Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) (1) - Reported Jan 11, 2025 5:37 by Susan Davis - Lac Bay - Comments: "Mostly green, face white, red underwings, with an extremely long tail." |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) - Reported Jan 5, 2025 3:17 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing in the same area. Flyover." |
December 2025 |
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| Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) - Reported Dec 27, 2025 2:51 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing in same area, flyover." |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) (1) - Reported Dec 16, 2025 4:00 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing in this location."  |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (1) - Reported Dec 13, 2025 4:44 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "In close proximity to the Ring-necked Duck."  |
| Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1) - Reported Dec 13, 2025 4:44 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "In close proximity to the Lesser Scaup."  |
| Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus (1) - Reported Dec 13, 2025 4:44 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Continuing at this location."  |
November 2025 |
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| Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus (1) - Reported Nov 30, 2025 4:22 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Continuing. Heard calling and then observed in flyover." |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus (1) - Reported Nov 27, 2025 4:17 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Identification confirmed by eBird. Most likely a third-winter bird."  |
| Killdeer (Falco peregrinus) (1) - Reported Nov 15, 2025 4:10 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Heard vocalizing, loud, unmistakable “kill deer” call." |
October 2025 |
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| Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) - Reported Oct 31, 2025 3:10 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Observed in flight over the salt ponds." |
| Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) - Reported Oct 14, 2025 4:29 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Hunting over the agricultural fields." |
| American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) (1) - Reported Oct 13, 2025 3:28 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "One observed foraging close to the southern tip of the island."  |
| Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) (1) - Reported Oct 8, 2025 1:02 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Continuing at this location. One male." |
| American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) (1) - Reported Oct 4, 2025 4:29 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast." |
| American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) (1) - Reported Oct 4, 2025 4:29 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Continuing at this location." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported Oct 4, 2025 3:46 by Susan Davis - Salina de Vlijt - Comments: "Continuing at this location." |
| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1) - Reported Oct 2, 2025 4:05 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Rincon - Comments: "Heard singing." |
| Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) (1) - Reported Oct 2, 2025 1:19 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Continuing at this location."  |
| Yellow Warbler (Northern) (Setophaga petechia [aestiva Group]) (1) - Reported Oct 2, 2025 10:58 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel - Comments: "Very lemony colored Yellow Warbler with no crown markings or striping on the chest." |
| Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) (2) - Reported Oct 2, 2025 9:25 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Rincon - Comments: "Drinking."  |
September 2025 |
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| Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (2) - Reported Sep 27, 2025 4:06 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Rincon - Comments: "Two foraging at the pond’s edge."  |
| Yellow Warbler (Northern) (Setophaga petechia [aestiva Group]) (1) - Reported Sep 27, 2025 1:05 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "This Yellow Warbler was much more lemony yellow than the Yellow Warblers (Golden Group) that were nearby. It also presented with more yellow on the body, in addition to the lemony yellow color."  |
| Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) (1) - Reported Sep 27, 2025 1:05 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Continuing at this location." |
| Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) - Reported Sep 27, 2025 11:03 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported Sep 25, 2025 15:59 by Susan Davis - Salina de Vlijt, Bonaire - Comments: "Continuing at this location." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (7) - Reported September 16, 2025 4:45 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "5 adults (two were duetting) and two juveniles (begging calls)" |
| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1) - Reported September 16, 2025 4:45 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Heard singing and observed at a distance on top of a bush." |
| American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica) (1) - Reported September 12, 2025 4:26 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washikemba-Lagun - Comments: "One adult."  |
| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1) - Reported September 11, 2025 6:51 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Heard singing in fields adjacent to JICN." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (5) - Reported September 11, 2025 6:51 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Continuing, three adults, two juveniles." |
| Black Tern (American) (Chlidonias niger surinamensis) (1) - Reported September 10, 2025 3:51 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "A small, very dark tern with a white tail foraging close to the shore, low over the water. Occasionally, it would dive for fish, but it appeared to be foraging in the air for insects as well. Mottling on the undersides indicates it may be molting into basic plumage."  |
| Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) (3) - Reported September 9, 2025 5:37 by Susan Davis - Salina de Vlijt - Comments: "Heard calling and observed in a flyover." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (2) - Reported September 9, 2025 5:37 by Susan Davis - Salina de Vlijt - Comments: "Continuing." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (5) - Reported September 9, 2025 3:51 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Three adults, two juveniles." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported September 3, 2025 2:47 by Susan Davis - Salina de Vlijt - Comments: "A medium-sized tern with an all black, thick bill, like a gull’s bill."  |
August 2025 |
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| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (3) - Reported August 31, 2025 4:49 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Foraging along the shoreline." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (6) - Reported August 31, 2025 4:30 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Pond - Comments: "Foraging along the shoreline." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (5) - Reported August 30, 2025 4:53 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Begging call and duetting call; mix of adults and juveniles." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (26) - Reported August 18, 2025 4:54 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Cumulative count." |
| Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) (1) - Reported August 17, 2025 5:18 by Susan Davis - Salina Frans - Comments: "Still with remnants of breeding plumage." |
| American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) (1) - Reported August 10, 2025 4:12 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast, images available." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported August 9, 2025 6:16 by Susan Davis - Salina de Vlijt - Comments: "Observed foraging over the salinja, a medium-sized tern with a thick, gull-like bill." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (4) - Reported August 9, 2025 4:55 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Cumulative count." |
| Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) (1) - Reported August 3, 2025 9:00 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Malmok - Comments: "White-tailed brown morph. Observed flying low over the water far offshore. White tail was clearly identifiable." |
July 2025 |
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| Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) (1) - Reported Jul 30, 2025 16:23 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer, Bonaire - Comments: "Medium-sized shorebird with a strong demarcation mid-chest."  |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (5) - Reported Jul 28, 2025 16:11 by Susan Davis - Salina de Vlijt, Bonaire - Comments: "Foraging in the salina." |
| Great Blue Heron (Great White) (Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported July 25, 2025 5:07 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "A large, all-white heron, with a thick, long, two-toned bill, orange and blue."  |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (7) - Reported July 23, 2025 4:39 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Three in one location, four in a second location, some with remnants of alternate plumage." |
| Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) (1) - Reported July 22, 2025 4:48 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Red legs, thin, long black bill. Observed in a mixed tern flock."  |
| Sandwich Tern (Cabot's) (Thalasseus sandvicensis acuflavidus) (1) - Reported July 23, 2025 4:48 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Carrying a fish, amid the Sandwich Tern Cayennes."  |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (1) - Reported July 23, 2025 4:48 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "One adult."  |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (2) - Reported July 22, 2025 3:46 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Foraging along the shoreline." |
| American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) (1) - Reported July 19, 2025 4:46 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast, images available." |
| Great Blue Heron (Great White) (Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported July 17, 2025 5:27 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "A large, all-white heron, with a two-toned, stout bill, colored blue and orange. Images available." |
| Great Blue Heron (Great White) (Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported July 16, 2025 5:10 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "A large, all white heron, with a large two-toned bill, colored blue and orange. Images available." |
| Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) (1) - Reported July 15, 2025 4:23 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Foraging along the shoreline."  |
| Willet (Tringa semipalmata) (2) - Reported July 15, 2025 4:23 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Both together." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (10) - Reported July 15, 2025 4:23 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "All in one group." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (12) - Reported July 14, 2025 5:14 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "All in one group." |
| Great Blue Heron (Great White) (Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported July 10, 2025 4:09 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "A large all white heron with a heavy and long, two-toned bill (blue and orange). Wings were spread to dissipate heat, and gular fluttering was observed as well." |
June 2025 |
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| Great Blue Heron (Great White) (Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported June 28, 2025 3:23 by Susan Davis - Bopec/Gotomeer - Comments: "A large, all white heron, with a two-toned bill, colored blue and orange. Images available."  |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (8) - Reported June 25, 2025 5:47 by Susan Davis - Salinja de Vlijt - Comments: "Group of eight feeding in the mudflats, counted and observed through the scope. Images available." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported June 10, 2025 5:07 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Medium-sized tern with a thick black bill, shaped like a gull‘s bill. Observed in the same area as other prior recent observations." |
May 2025 |
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| White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) (14) - Reported May 23, 2025 5:37 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "All in one group, wingtips extended beyond the tail." |
| American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) (1) - Reported May 23, 2025 3:50 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast." |
| Merlin (Falco columbarious) (1) - Reported May 10, 2025 5:38 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Hunting over SP." |
| White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) (2) - Reported May 10, 2025 5:23 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Foraging on a Sargassum raft. The wingtips extended past the tail." |
| White-tailed Hawk (Geranoaetus albicaudatus) (1) - Reported May 10, 2025 5:10 by Susan Davis - Lagoen Road - Comments: "I observed a large raptor soaring high above a kunuku (farmland), offering only a view of its underparts. Nonetheless, the markings were distinctive enough to suggest a clear identification. In the strong, direct late afternoon sunlight, the bird’s underparts appeared white, sharply contrasted by black, fingered wingtips and a dark trailing edge along the wings. Its short, fan-shaped tail was also white, marked with a broad, dark terminal band. I am very familiar with both the Crested Caracara and the Osprey—two species with somewhat similar profiles—but this bird was clearly neither of those." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported May 10, 2025 3:16 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Continuing; observed in the same area as the previous recent observation. A medium-sized tern with a thick black bill, shaped like a gull's bill." |
| Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus) (2) - Reported May 10, 2025 3:16 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Observed offshore. Thin, black bill. Black back, wings, and cap with a white forehead and white under parts. The two birds exhibited a dipping behavior in flight." |
| Parasitic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) (1) - Reported May 8, 2025 7:04 by Martjin Hickmann - Fishing FAD - Comments: "Chasing terns, heavily barred (immature maybe) on chest and underside wings. White in wingtips and light collar around neck. Short tail" |
| Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) (1) - Reported May 6, 2025 7:30 by Martjin Hickmann - Bonaire village - Kaya Sirena - Comments: "adult male in breeding plumage taking a bath in the garden" |
| Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus) (3) - Reported May 4, 2025 7:15 by Martjin Hickmann - Fishing FAD - Comments: "3 very black backed terns, underside of wings were white with black around the edge" |
| Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris borealis) (1) - Reported May 4, 2025 7:15 by Martjin Hickmann - Fishing FAD - Comments: "Very large shearwater, larger than brown booby. Clearly observed a light colored bill, white patches on top of wings and light colored underside. Feeding around hunting tuna together with a lot of different tern species." |
| Manx Shearwater (Puffinus puffinus) (1) - Reported May 4, 2025 7:15 by Martjin Hickmann - Fishing FAD - Comments: "Small black and white shearwater flying low over the water, around hunting tuna. Have seen this species before." |
| Yellow Warbler (Northern) (Setophaga petechia [aestiva Group]) (1) - Reported May 3, 2025 12:59 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Female."  |
| Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) (1) - Reported May 3, 2025 12:59 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Continuing."  |
| Merlin (Falco columbarius) (1) - Reported May 2, 2025 4:51 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Hunting over the salt ponds." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported May 02, 2025 4:51 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "A medium-sized turn with an all black, thick bill shaped like a gull’s bill." |
| Willet (Tringa semipalmata) (1) - Reported May 1, 2025 3:54 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Foraging in Sargassum."  |
| American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) (2) - Reported May 1, 2025 3:54 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast, images available."  |
April 2025 |
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| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (2) - Reported April 23, 2025 3:31 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Two males were observed foraging in the canopy. Both displayed a black head and body with orange accents and white bellies."  |
| Hooded Warbler (Setophaga citrina) (1) - Reported April 23, 2025 3:31 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Female, white on the outer tail feathers seen in flight. Observed in the identical location to a female observed in April 2024 during spring migration."  |
| Sandwich Tern (Cabot's) (Thalasseus sandvicensis eurygnathus) (1) - Reported April 17, 2025 4:07 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "A medium-sized tern in a mixed flock of terns. It displayed an all-black bill with just the tip being yellow. Images available." |
| Sandwich Tern (Cabot's) (Thalasseus sandvicensis eurygnathus) (2) - Reported April 15, 2025 3:42 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Among a mixed tern flock, two individuals with an all black bill with a yellow tip."  |
| Gull-billed Tern (Cabot's) (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported April 10, 2025 6:22 by Susan Davis - Sorobon - Comments: "One medium-sized tern with black legs and a short but thick all black bill. The bill was in the shape of a gull’s bill. Images available." |
| Sandwich Tern (Cabot's) (Thalasseus sandvicensis eurygnathus) (1) - Reported April 9, 2025 4:22 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "Black bill with a yellow tip, medium-sized tern in a mixed flock of terns. Images available." |
| Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) - Reported Apr 07, 2025 18:12 by Susan Davis - Sorobon, Bonaire - Comments: "Worn feathers" |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (5) - Reported April 1, 2025 4:46 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Continuing, three males, two females." |
| Merlin (Falco columbarius) (1) - Reported April 1, 2025 4:46 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Hunting over SP." |
March 2025 |
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| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (5) - Reported March 31, 2025 4:46 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Five in view at one time, three males and two females."  |
| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1) - Reported March 31, 2025 4:46 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Observed in a field adjacent to JICN." |
| American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) (1) - Reported March 29, 2025 3:44 by Susan Davis - Washikemba-Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast." |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (2) - Reported March 22, 2025 4:32 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "One female, one male, continuing, images available."  |
| Chestnut-fronted Macaw (Ara severus) (3) - Reported March 22, 2025 4:32 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Heard and observed in a distant flyover." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (3) - Reported March 22, 2025 4:32 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Continuing, 3 females, images available." |
| Sandwich Tern (Cabot's) (Thalasseus sandvicensis eurygnathus) (1) - Reported March 14, 2025 5:32 by Susan Davis - Lac Bay - Comments: "Medium-sized tern with a black bill with a yellow tip. Flew in with Sandwich Tern Cayennes and joined a flock of Royal Terns."  |
| Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) - Reported March 7, 2025 5:28 by Susan Davis - Dos Pos--Roadside area - Comments: "Continuing."  |
February 2025 |
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| Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (4) - Reported February 25, 2025 5:34 by Susan Davis - Dos Pos--Roadside area - Comments: "Four in sight at one time. Images available." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (4) - Reported February 19, 2025 5:35 PM by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "One male, three females." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (2) - Reported February 12, 2025 6:00 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Male and female, images available." |
| Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (3) - Reported February 6, 2025 5:48 by Susan Davis - Dos Pos--Roadside area - Comments: "Three in sight at once."  |
January 2025 |
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| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1) - Reported January 25, 2025 4:12 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Heard singing adjacent to JICN." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (3) - Reported January 25, 2025 4:12 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "1 male, 2 females, continuing." |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (2) - Reported January 25, 2025 4:12 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "One male, one female, continuing. Images available." |
| American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) (1) - Reported January 25, 2025 3:36 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (3) - Reported January 22, 2025 3:54 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "1 male, 2 females, continuing." |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (2) - Reported January 22, 2025 3:54 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "One male, one female." |
| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1) - Reported January 18, 2025 4:10 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Heard singing in the distance." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (4) - Reported January 18, 2025 4:10 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "One male, three female, images available." |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (1) - Reported January 18, 2025 4:10 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Continuing. Images available." |
| Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) (1) - Reported January 18, 2025 4:10 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "One observed foraging in the marsh grasses across the pond. Overall, it was softer in color than the one first observed on January 5, 2025. This one appears to be a female. The long extended neck and the long pointed tail are consistent with Northern Pintail." |
| Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) (1) - Reported January 9, 2025 6:07 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "Continuing, images available." |
| Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) (1) - Reported January 5, 2025 12:17 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "One adult was observed in a mixed flock of White-cheeked Pintails and Blue-winged Teals. The large body size, the longer, extended neck and a long, pointy tail are consistent with the Northern Pintail. According to eBird, this is only the fourth sighting ever on Bonaire and the first since 2001 (two sightings in 1980)."  |
| Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) (1) - Reported January 5, 2025 11:29 by Susan Davis - Belnem - Comments: "We were in the area where the Black Vulture had been reported two days earlier, when suddenly it flew right in front of the vehicle with a Tropical Mockingbird mobbing and chasing it. We could only see the undersides, but it was entirely black with the exception of white wingtips. It was about the same size or maybe just slightly larger than the Crested Caracara. By the time we could get the vehicle stopped and turned around, we could not locate it a second time, although we did stay in the area for a bit hoping for a better look." |
December 2024 |
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| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (1) - Reported December 26, 2024 4:08 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "One female." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (1) - Reported December 21, 2024 3:38 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "Female, continuing." |
| Greater Ani (Crotophaga major) (1) - Reported December 18, 2024 5:17 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "The adult appeared to be carrying vegetative matter--carrying nesting materials? The Greater Ani is not considered a breeding bird for Bonaire."  |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (1) - Reported December 18, 2024 5:17 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Continuing, images available." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (4) - Reported December 18, 2024 5:17 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Three females, one male."  |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (1) - Reported December 18, 2024 4:17 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "One female."  |
November 2024 |
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| Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1) - Reported November 24, 2024 4:01 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pond near Park Entrance - Comments: "One female." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (1) - Reported November 24, 2024 4:01 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pond near Park Entrance - Comments: "Continuing." |
| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (2) - Reported November 23, 2024 4:43 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Singing by MP." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (4) - Reported November 23, 2024 4:43 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plan - Comments: "Continuing." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (1) - Reported November 23, 2024 4:43 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "One female." |
| White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) (1) - Reported November 23, 2024 4:33 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Lagoen Road - Comments: "A small raptor observed kiting/hovering over an agricultural field of a private kunuku. The bird had all white under parts, and the tail feathers were fanned out and pure white. We were not able to see the upper-parts. It departed before we could capture any images. No other raptor that could be observed on Bonaire has the all white tail, and the splayed tail feathers are also consistent with White-tailed Kite." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (1) - Reported November 23, 2024 3:46 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washikemba--Pond - Comments: "Female foraging in the pond." |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (1) - Reported November 22, 2024 5:30 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "Observed in the same area as prior recent sightings, but was observed a few minutes before sunset. The duck was already tucked into the foliage and was sleeping." |
| Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) (1) - Reported November 21, 2024 4:11 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "One male, dark slightly peaked head and chest and rear, white sides with mottled gray on the back." |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (1) - Reported November 21, 2024 4:11 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "Observed in the same location as other prior recent sighting."  |
| Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) (1) - Reported November 18, 2024 1:09 by Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pond near Park Entrance - Comments: "Probably female, got pictures from far away. Could see the white ring close to the end of the bill." |
| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (1) - Reported November 17, 2024 12:56 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Perched briefly on a fence post before flying onward." |
| Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata) (1) - Reported November 16, 2024 3:17 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "One male."  |
| Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) (1) - Reported November 8, 2024 2:00 by Susan Davis - Salina di Vlijt - Comments: "Observed this very large tern flying from north to south over Salinja di Vlijt, about mid-way back from the marina. I was able to view it well in binoculars, and could see the thick reddish bill, with a black tip. The tern was larger in size than the similar species Royal Tern, white with a mottled darkish cap. Unfortunately, it was too far for images and didn’t come into photographic range." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (1) - Reported November 6, 2024 3:36 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pond near Park Entrance - Comments: "One swimming by itself." |
| Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) (1) - Reported November 6, 2024 1:44 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel - Comments: "Heard it calling at the same time as a Black-whiskered Vireo, and the difference could be noted. It was also recognized by Merlin sound id." |
| Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) (1) - Reported November 6, 2024 3:57 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Northeastern coast - Comments: "Foraging at the edge of a pond."  |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (4) - Reported November 1, 2024 3:57 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant - Comments: "Cumulative count." |
October 2024 |
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| Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix) (1) - Reported October 31, 2024 4:36 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Rincon - Comments: "Observed foraging in a field."  |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (1) - Reported October 31, 2024 4:36 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Rincon - Comments: "One swimming by itself." |
| Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix) (1) - Reported October 30, 2024 5:33 by Susan Davis - Rincon - Comments: "Observed perched in a tree before moving to the ground to forage."  |
| Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) (1) - Reported October 26, 2024 8:14 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Tera Barra - Comments: "Flyover." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (2) - Reported October 24, 2024 5:21 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pond near Park Entrance - Comments: "Swimming together." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (4) - Reported October 19, 2024 3:42 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pond near Park Entrance - Comments: "All swimming together." |
| Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) - Reported October 19, 2024 1:44 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "One adult."  |
| Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) (1) - Reported October 19, 2024 1:44 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Darker (olive) upper-parts than what is usually seen on the similar species Black-whiskered Vireo. Light underparts with a bit of yellow on the undertail coverts. A gray cap is set off by a dark line, then a white eyebrow, with a dark line through the eye. The eye was not red, so perhaps an immature individual. No whisker was apparent. It was foraging in the canopy."  |
| Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) (1) - Reported October 19, 2024 11:29 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel - Comments: "A warbler which had a prominent full white eye-ring. Grayish head and face, the bill was small. Yellow underparts to the tail. The upperparts appeared to be more olive-colored. It was observed as it briefly perched about one meter off the ground, and then it hopped down to the ground and was lost from the field of view. No images, unfortunately." |
| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (2) - Reported October 19, 2024 11:29 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel - Comments: "Two males, possibly the same bird returning." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (4) - Reported October 19, 2024 10:27 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pond near Park Entrance - Comments: "Swimming together." |
| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) - Reported October 12, 2024 1:41 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "One female—gray head with yellow wing accents—foraging in the canopy." |
| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) - Reported October 12, 2024 12:00 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel - Comments: "One male—black with orange—foraging in the canopy." |
| Great Blue Heron (Great White) (Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported October 6, 2024 16:28 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore - Comments: "One large, all white heron observed from a distance. The plume off the back of the head and the stout two-toned bill (blue and orange) could be discerned to eliminate any other similar big white birds. |
| Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) - Reported October 5, 2024 14:17 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Two individuals, each observed in different locations. Lemony yellow warblers with gray wings and white undertail coverts." |
| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (5) - Reported October 5, 2024 14:17 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Put Bronswinkel - Comments: "Three females and one male. The male and one female were together, while the other two females were in other differing areas. Images available." |
| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) - Reported October 5, 2024 11:54 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel - Comments: "Female"  |
| Merlin (Falco columbarius) (1) - Reported October 4, 2024 16:43 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant, Bonaire - Comments: "Actively hunting over SP and the sanitation ponds." |
September 2024 |
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| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (2) - Reported September 25, 2024 11:54 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel - Comments: "One male, one female"  |
| Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) (1) - Reported September 25, 2024 11:54 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pos Mangel - Comments: "One female. I got an excellent view of the bird through binoculars, so I was able to identify field marks. Unfortunately, nearby human activity in the area caused the bird to fly before I could get my camera on it. The female displayed an exceedingly bright yellow throat and breast. The belly was lighter, and then the undertail coverts were yellow. There was a thin white eye-ring. The bill and legs were pinkish. The face and upper parts were a grayish brown." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (9) - Reported September 25, 2024 10:53 by Susan Davis - Washington Slagbaai NP--Pond near Park Entrance - Comments: "Cumulative count." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (3) - Reported September 14, 2024 15:44 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant, Bonaire - Comments: "Three together." |
| Least Grebe (Tachybaptus dominicus) (4) - Reported September 14, 2024 10:59 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant, Bonaire - Comments: "Swimming together." |
| Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum) (2) - Reported September 13, 2024 17:24 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Kralendijk Water Treatment Plant, Bonaire - Comments: "Did not vocalize." |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) (1) - Reported September 13, 2024 15:38 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washikemba-Lagun, Bonaire - Comments: "Observed along the coast." |
August 2024 |
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| Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus) (1) - Reported August 30, 2024 15:48 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Black upper wings and back, black cap, light underwings, white underparts, black bill. White from the forehead extended to the middle of the eye." |
| Great Blue Heron (Great White)(Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported August 30, 2024 15:48 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "A large all-white heron observed from a distance. The bill was two-toned, blue, and orange, and a plume could be seen coming off the crest of the head. Images available." |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (2) - Reported August 30, 2024 15:48 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Two individuals observed in the same area as recent prior sightings. Images available." |
| Red Knot (Calidris canutus) (1) - Reported August 30, 2024 15:48 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One foraging with two Short-billed Dowitchers, remnants of a cinnamon breast." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (10) - Reported August 30, 2024 15:48 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Cumulative count." |
| Gull-billed Tern(Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported August 24, 2024 16:12 by Susan Davis - Salina de Vlijt, Bonaire - Comments: "One medium-sized tern with a thick, gull-like bill, foraging by itself over the salinja." |
| Gull-billed Tern(Gelochelidon nilotica) (2) - Reported August 24, 2024 15:10 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One adult, one juvenile. The juvenile was exhibiting begging behavior, but the adult was not providing any food. The adult was a medium-sized tern with a large, thick black gull-like bill. Images available." |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (1) - Reported August 24, 2024 14:03 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One observed in the area of other prior recent sightings." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (3) - Reported August 24, 2024 14:03 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Cumulative count." |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) (2) - Reported August 23, 2024 16:51 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washikemba-Lagun, Bonaire - Comments: "Continuing." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (8) - Reported August 23, 2024 16:51 by Susan Davis and Martijn Hickmann - Washikemba-Lagun, Bonaire - Comments: "Eight observed in one loose grouping foraging along the shoreline." |
| American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) (1) - Reported August 20, 2024 16:03 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands, Bonaire - Comments: "Adult male observed foraging in the upper levels of the trees. Black head, throat, upper parts and with bright orange patches on the wings, the sides of the breast and tail, which was fanned out. Observed at close range as it flew by twice, but unfortunately, it was foraging and moving too quickly for images." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (1) - Reported August 20, 2024 16:03 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands, Bonaire - Comments: "One foraging with a small grouping of Least Sandpipers."  |
| Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) (1) - Reported August 13, 2024 16:39 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "White-tailed morph, images are available." |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (3) - Reported August 13, 2024 16:39 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Observed in the same area as prior recent sightings, images available." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (3) - Reported August 13, 2024 16:39 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Cumulative count." |
| Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) (2) - Reported August 5, 2024 15:53 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Two observed preening in a mixed flock of terns. Short red legs with a thin black bill. Images available." |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (3) - Reported August 5, 2024 15:53 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Observed in the same area as other recent sightings, but this time with three individuals. Images available." |
| Great Blue Heron (Great White)(Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported August 5, 2024 15:53 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "A very large all white heron seen from a distance, but the thick bicolor bill which was orange and blue could be discerned in images." |
| Dunlin (Calidris alpina) (1) - Reported August 2, 2024 15:36 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands, Bonaire - Comments: "This identification of a Dunlin is primarily based upon the overall size of the bird, the color and shape of the bill, and the length of the wingtips. Observed field marks: Black legs; entirely black bill, slightly decurved with a thick (black) base and a droop at the tip; the wingtips extended nearly to the end of the tail, but they did not exceed the tail in length. The underwings were mostly white with some dark mottling along the leading edge and a narrow dark band along the trailing edge (see images). Since the shorebird was foraging in the company of a Least Sandpiper (see images), the overall size could be readily discerned to be bigger than a peep, a bit plump, with a hunched stance. Foraging: Probing using an up-and-down movement--sewing machine style (video available). Vocalizations: It vocalized once with a raspy “kree” call. Exclusions of similar species: Other species with long, black bills were considered, but excluded. Since the bird was larger than a peep, the Western Sandpiper was excluded as a possibility. Another similar species could be the White-rumped Sandpiper. However, in this species, the wingtips would extend beyond the tail, but in the bird under observation, the wingtips extended almost to the tail, but not beyond. Further, the bill was much longer than would be observed on a White-rumped Sandpiper, and the reddish area normally seen at the base of the bill was not in evidence. Other substantiating data: It would be unusual to see a Dunlin on Bonaire at any time of the year, given that they normally only travel as far south as the southern USA or Mexico. However, it's even more unusual to observe a Dunlin on Bonaire in early August, given that it is normally a late-fall migrant. However, according to Birds of Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao (Wells, Childs Wells), J. Ligon reported a Dunlin in basic plumage on August 31, 2003. Two other sightings, also reporting basic plumage, were observed on June 4, 1985. A search of the eBird database indicates that there is one prior confirmed sighting on Bonaire on September 25, 2016, observed by the BirdsCaribbean team."  |
July 2024 |
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| Great Blue Heron (Great White)(Ardea herodias occidentalis) (1) - Reported July 29, 2024 15:38 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "A large all white heron with a thick bicolored bill, orange and blue. Seen from a distance, images available." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported July 29, 2024 15:38 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One observed foraging alone in the same vicinity as other recent sightings. Medium sized tern with a thick black gull-like bill." |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (2) - Reported Jul 29, 2024 15:38 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Observed in the same general vicinity of prior recent sightings." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (4) - Reported Jul 29, 2024 15:38 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One alone and three together in another grouping." |
| Striated Heron (Butorides striata) (1) - Reported Jul 25, 2024 17:30 by Martijn Hickmann - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "On the water edge next to the road. Clear sighting, grey neck and breast. Took a picture with phone" |
| Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) (1) - Reported Jul 23, 2024 15:46 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One observed with a group of Ruddy Turnstones. Images available." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (4) - Reported Jul 23, 2024 15:46 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Two in each of two groups." |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (2) - Reported Jul 17, 2024 16:51 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Observed in the same location as other recent prior sightings. Images available."  |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported July 17, 2024 16:51 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One medium sized turn with a thick black gull-like bill, observed foraging over the shallow lagoon. Observed in the same area as other recent prior sightings." |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported July 5, 2024 16:00 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One medium sized, turn with a thick, gull-like black bill. Foraging on its own above the salt lagoon." |
June 2024 |
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| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (3) - Reported Jun 24, 2024 16:01 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Two in basic plumage and one in alternate plumage." |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (2) - Reported Jun 24, 2024 16:01 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Continuing, but this time there were two. Images available." |
| Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) (1) - Reported Jun 23, 2024 16:30 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "1 observed among Sandwich Terns (Cayenne) and Royal Terns."  |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (2) - Reported Jun 23, 2024 16:30 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Two in basic plumage seen in same location as one week prior." |
| Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus) (13) - Reported Jun 12, 2024 16:01 by Martijn Hickmann and Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "Cumulative count, observed in four different locations, one in alternate plumage, others in basic plumage" |
| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported Jun 12, 2024 16:01 by Martijn Hickmann and Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest Shore, Bonaire - Comments: "One medium-sized tern with a thick, black, gull-like bill, observed foraging over a shallow lagoon." |
| Barn Owl (Tito Alba) (2) - Reported June 6, 2024 16:19 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast." |
| Willet (Tringa semipalmata) (1) - Reported June 5, 2024 16:54 by Susan Davis - Washikemba-Lagun - Comments: "Foraging in the mangroves."  |
| Barn Owl (Tito Alba) (2) - Reported June 5, 2024 16:54 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Images to come." |
| Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) (1) - Reported June 2, 2024 16:50 by Susan Davis - Kralendijk Sewage Ponds - Comments: "One female that doesn't appear to have migrated."  |
May 2024 |
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| Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica) (1) - Reported May 21, 2024 16:12 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "One lone tern, medium-sized, with a thick black bill, similar to a gull’s bill. Foraging over a shallow lagoon." |
| Willet (Tringa semipalmata) (1) - Reported May 21, 2024 16:12 by Susan Davis - Kaminda Lac Wetlands - Comments: "In alternate plumage." |
| Barn Owl (Tito Alba) (2) - Reported May 15, 2024 16:51 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coastline." |
| Barn Owl (Tito Alba) (2) - Reported May 11, 2024 16:49 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coastline."  |
| Red-footed Booby (Sula sula) (7) - Reported May 11, 2024 2:09 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest shore - Comments: "A large group was feeding far off-shore at the southern tip of Bonaire. I could count seven in one view (via binoculars), but I believe there were more that were outside the view of the binoculars or were in the troughs of the waves. All were white-tailed morph."  |
| Sandwich Tern (Cabot's) (Thalasseus sandvicensis acuflavidus) (1) - Reported May 11, 2024 14:09 by Susan Davis - Bonaire Southwest shore - Comments: "In a mixed flock of terns. A Sandwich Tern (Cayenne) was attempting to court the Sandwich Tern (Cabot's), but was rebuffed."  |
| Merlin (Falco columbarius) (1) - Reported May 11, 2024 8:19 by Susan Davis - Gotomeer - Comments: "A small falcon with a short quick wing beat, came swooping down hunting along the shoreline of Gotomeer. All of the shorebirds scattered." |
| White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis) (1) - Reported May 11, 2024 7:41 by Susan Davis - Bopec-Gotomeer - Comments: "Medium-sized sandpiper (larger than the peeps) with the wingtips extending beyond the tail. Foraging in the salinja." |
| Barn Owl (Tito Alba) (2) - Reported May 2, 2024 15:47 by Susan Davis - Washikemba--Lagun - Comments: "Observed along the coast." |
The Great White Heron: Species or Morph?
The Great White Heron, with its regal posture and ghostly white plumage, is one of the most striking birds of the American tropics. Most commonly found in the coastal wetlands of southern Florida and the Florida Keys, this elegant bird is often mistaken for a Great Egret (Ardea alba).
Bonairiaans eendenseizoen brengt zeldzame migrerende eenden!
Laat me eerst uitleggen dat “Duck Season” op Bonaire een iets andere betekenis heeft dan in andere gebieden. Hier op het eiland verwijst het naar de aankomst van migrerende eenden uit Noord-Amerika, meestal beginnend in november. Dit is een spannende tijd voor lokale en bezoekende vogelaars, want het biedt
Zeldzame vogel: de fluitreiger bezoekt Bonaire
De fluitreiger (Syrigma sibilatrix) is een elegante en opvallende vogel die oorspronkelijk uit Zuid-Amerika komt, waar hij wetlands, graslanden en savannes siert met zijn opvallende verenkleed en zachte, melodieuze roep. Hij staat bekend om zijn karakteristieke fluitende geluid – vandaar zijn naam – de Fluitreiger.
De zeldzame bonte strandloper op Bonaire
De bonte strandloper valt op tussen de vele vogelsoorten, omdat hij niet bekend staat als trekvogel in het Caribisch gebied.
In plaats daarvan reist hij zo ver zuidwaarts als Mexico of de zuidelijke kusten van de Verenigde Staten, maar zo zuidelijk als Bonaire is hij nog nauwelijks aangetroffen.
Een neonroze verrassing – een marmergrutto bezoekt Bonaire!
Toen ik onlangs aan het vogelen was in de zuidelijke zoutpannen, viel mijn oog op een kleurenpracht. Verscholen tussen de bekende steltkluten, had een grote kustvogel een onmiskenbaar kenmerk – een schokkend roze snavel met een zwarte, langgerekte punt. Dit was niet
De Amerikaanse grijze wouw – een nieuwe vogel voor Bonaire!
Het was met een mengeling van ongeloof, verrukking en ontzag, met een enorme glimlach op mijn gezicht, dat ik voor het eerst (de eerste waarneming van) een Witstaartwouw zag, hier op Bonaire.
Leljacana & blauw-witte zwaluw op Bonaire
Afgelopen week zijn er twee uitzonderlijk zeldzame vogels gezien op Bonaire: Een leljacana, pas de tweede waarneming in de geschiedenis, en de eerste blauw-witte zwaluw, een nieuwe vogel voor Bonaire.
Amerikaanse Goudplevier tijdens de voorjaarstrek op Bonaire
Nu het voorjaarstrekseizoen goed op gang is, zien vogelaars op Bonaire een aantal geweldige waarnemingen, zoals een Noordse Parula en zelfs een Scarlet Tanager in felrood broedkleed! Maar een vogel
Oktober Global Big Day 2020 op Bonaire
Afgelopen zaterdag, Global October Big Day, gingen vier van Bonaire’s meest onverschrokken vogelaars de weg op, naar stranden, moerassen, zoutpannen, salinas en velden, om precies vast te stellen wat er allemaal aan vogels te zien is.
Zwarte Ibis waargenomen op Bonaire
Vorige week opende de herfst officieel met de herfstequinox en het lijkt erop dat de trekvogels van Bonaire de kalender ook hebben gevolgd, want veel zeldzame vogels arriveren aan onze kusten.
De noddy, een zeldzame vogel voor Bonaire.
Eerder deze week ging ik naar de zuidwestkust van Bonaire, want het was alweer een tijdje geleden dat ik daar was geweest. Ik hoopte een paar sternkuikens te zien, maar wat er gebeurde was veel spannender! Zoals ik
De zwervende witvleugelstern
Hoewel deze waarneming op Bonaire niet de eerste zwervende waarneming van de witvleugelstern in het Caribisch gebied is, is het wel de eerste waarneming voor de ABC-eilanden Aruba, Bonaire en Curaçao.
Rode grutto’s maken een ruststop op Bonaire
Rood grutto’s ondernemen twee keer per jaar een lange migratie, van het sub-arctische gebied helemaal tot het zuidelijke deel van Zuid-Amerika. Bonaire biedt een uitstekende tussenstop voor een
De zeldzame mangrovereiger waargenomen op Bonaire
De mangrovereiger is een zeldzame bezoeker uit Zuid-Amerika, met slechts zes waarnemingen op Bonaire in de afgelopen veertig jaar. Op het eerste gezicht zou deze kleine reiger verward kunnen worden met de
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Tours kunnen worden afgestemd op uw interesses, of dat nu vogels, fotografie of beide zijn!
Het is ook een goed idee om wat huiswerk te doen over de vogels van Bonaire voordat u komt. Als u iets weet over de vogels die u tijdens uw tour kunt tegenkomen, wordt uw ervaring nog leuker!
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