The season for birding surprises is in full swing. The Glossy Ibis is considered to be a cosmopolitan species, occurring also in Europe, Asia and Africa besides North and South America and the Caribbean. … More Rare species: Glossy Ibis in the afternoon sun
Every year the list of new species of birds recorded on Curaçao grows, thanks to the increase of people really looking around and actively identifying bird species. The story of the seedeaters is one that started with an incredible observation by a visitor … More FIRST RECORDS- Seedeaters visit the island
On Saturday August 3rd 2024 we will organize the first Bird Watching Cross Island Photo Trip in 2024. Join us for a fun trip! … More 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩
The month of April marks the start of the spring migration. Many birds that breed in North America are journeying back from their overwintering grounds in the south. A pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks is visiting now. … More Spring migration is on – the Rose-breasted Grosbeak
A heron so crazy coloured you will not believe your eyes! And still, with all its colours, it is brilliantly camouflaged for a life in between drying long plumes of grass. Meet the Whistling heron (once again). Seen for the first time ever on December 13th 2017 (https://birdwatchingcuracao.com/2017/12/14/lifer-the-whistling-heron/), this species has been visiting the island … More Rare bird alert: Whistling Heron
Another, much smaller, raptor that also visits the island yearly, but in very small numbers is the Merlin. Almost unknown to the people of Curaçao as it usually lurks in the shadows, it does however have a local name: Kinikini grandi. … More Migratory species galore (7) – Merlin
There are many species of egret on the island of Curaçao that are white. And it can sometimes be very confusing which species you are looking at. Our main tips to distinguish species, are always to look at the colour of the bill (both the point and the base) and the colour of the legs … More Rare observations: Reddish Egret white morph
2023! What a rollercoaster year. So many rare sightings, so many incredible surprises! So many people in nature spotting birds. We are thankful for your continuous support and fantastic sharings. Keep them coming and we wish you all a beautiful and bird-filled 2024! Pictures by Henny Klein Klouwenberg, Cisca deLijster, Rob Wellens, Bernie Verhoeven and … More Have a birdie 2024!
When you have an inquisitive nature and like to go outside to enjoy the natural surroundings, birding can be a very exciting and also humbling experience. … More Migratory birds galore (6) – Comb ducks
Discovering 3 species of thrushes on the small island of Klein Curaçao in one week, al three of them spotted on the island for the first time in decades is truly exceptional. But that is exactly what happened with top birder Rob Wellens a couple of weeks ago! … More Migratory birds galore (5) – Thrushes in overdrive
Every bird migration on the island is one filled with expectations; what species will be seen this year and where. And this year is no exception. Local birders are getting better and better in searching the interesting locations as well as in finding the smallest of birds. And photographing them of course. And besides these … More Migratory birds galore (4) – the Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Every single year in the month of October, the questions on social media raise about mysterious birds with conspicuous yellow bills, found in gardens, on roads and other locations. … More Migratory birds galore (3) – the Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Every bird migration on the island is one filled with expectations; what species will be seen this year and where. And this year is no exception. Local birders are getting better and better in searching the interesting locations as well as in finding the smallest of birds. And photographing them of course. October is the … More Migratory birds galore (2) – Connecticut warbler
Every bird migration on the island is one filled with expectations; what species will be seen this year and where. And this year is no exception. Local birders are getting better and better in searching the interesting locations as well as in finding the smallest of birds. And photographing them of course. One of the … More Migratory birds galore (1) – Ovenbird
Yellow warblers are one of the smallest species of birds on the island of Curaçao besides the hummingbirds of course and only measure about 12 cm in length. Their warm yellow colouring is conspicuous combined with reddish brown stripes on the breast in both males and much lighter in females. … More Where to bird in Curaçao (10) – The Golden warbler
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