In Puerto Rico’s Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, members of the public went on a morning birding session, followed by a talk on endemic birds, in particular the “Reinita” – the Adelaide’s Warbler, known for its delightful song. On Grenada’s Belmont Estate, fifth-graders excitedly held bird bags, learned about mist netting and banding, and enjoyed …
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Discovering Gold in the Greater Antilles
With a title like that, I’m hoping that many of you instinctively hucked your laptops across the room, sprinted out to the barn and started hitching your pride-and-joy appaloosa to the covered wagon your grandpappy gave to you as a belated wedding gift back in the summer of ‘69. Just don’t forget the “caulk the …
Seventh Annual Caribbean Waterbird Census a Huge Success
The first internationally coordinated waterbird count was organized in January 1967 by Wetlands International. Now entering its 50th year, the International Waterbird Census has become a vital source of information for the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds around the world. Seven years ago, the Caribbean Islands, under the auspices of BirdsCaribbean, formally began …
Caribbean Waterbird Census Reveals Important Sites for Waterbirds
One bird, two bird, three bird, four! Since 2010, hundreds of dedicated volunteers have been spreading out across the Caribbean’s vast wetlands, large and small, and counting birds for the Caribbean Waterbird Census (CWC). The goal is to learn more about the status of migratory and resident waterbirds and strengthen their conservation. Waterbirds in the …
Connecting Communities and Conservation with BirdsCaribbean
The mission of BirdsCaribbean—the region’s largest conservation organization—is to advance the conservation of over 560 species of birds and their habitats in the Caribbean. It’s a huge responsibility for the organization’s 300+ members and partners, and includes a wide variety of activities, from groundbreaking research to engaging education. At the heart of all of these …
Habitat Restoration Activities Boost Caribbean Migratory Bird Events
Tree plantings, seedling giveaways, and a free ebook about native Caribbean plants—none of these things sound like ways to celebrate migratory birds. But this year they are. Across the Caribbean and throughout the Western Hemisphere, International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) events have added habitat restoration activities to their programs, attracting new participants and taking action …
Black-capped Petrel Working Group
Black-capped Petrel Working Group The Black-capped Petrel (Pterodroma hasitata), also known as the Diablotin, is one of the Caribbean’s most fascinating seabirds, and one of its most threatened. Spending most of its life at sea, this species comes to land only to breed, nesting in burrows or crevices which they visit only in cover of …
Science, Conservation and Irie Vibes at 20th International Meeting in Kingston
Every two years, bird educators, scientists and conservationists from throughout the Caribbean and beyond gather for BirdsCaribbean’s International Meeting. At this year’s meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, over 220 international and local delegates gathered to share the latest in Caribbean bird science, conservation and education. Birds—Connecting Communities and Conservation was the theme for the meeting, the …
Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival Branches Out Into Habitat Restoration
From the grand opening of an ornithological center in Puerto Rico to birding by boat at remote cays in the Grenadines, Caribbean birds were celebrated in more ways than ever during the past month. The 14th annual Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) included dozens of events on over 20 Caribbean islands. This unique festival focuses …
Featured Bird: Peregrine Falcon
How to spot it: The Peregrine Falcon is a powerful and fast-flying large crow-size falcon. It’s dark grey above and cream-colored with dark brown bars below. Pointed wings, long, narrow tail and rapid pigeon like flight identify it on the wing. When perched, its mask-like head pattern is distinctive. Immatures are brown above, cream-coloured with …
Featured Bird: Whimbrel
How to spot it: Whimbrel are a large plain grey-brown shorebird, but its long down-curved bill and strong black head stripes are distinctive. Look for these waders in shallow wetlands and mudflats. Where to find it: Each fall thousands of Whimbrels fly from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to their winter homes in the …
Resources
Resources Welcome to our resource library. Below you will find links to downloadable educational materials, our own peer-reviewed scientific journal, photo resources, and much more. If you have specific needs and don’t see what you are looking for on this page, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Online Galleries Caribbean birds come in all shapes …
Caribbean Birding Trail
Caribbean Birding Trail The Caribbean Birding Trail is a network of the best sites on each island for birdwatching, enjoying nature, and experiencing culture. Discover an island’ bird life, and you will discover Caribbean heritage. The Caribbean Birding Trail (CBT) will introduce you not only to the birds of the Caribbean, but also to the …
Seabird Working Group
Seabird Working Group We are a group of managers, researchers, conservationists, and educators working to help understand and protect populations of breeding and migratory seabirds that use the Caribbean. The aims of our group are to: CONNECT PEOPLE: Bring together people working on, and interested in, Caribbean seabirds SHARE KNOWLEDGE: Share information about research, monitoring, …