Category: Birding locations

World Wetland Day

February 2, 2026

Every year on February 2nd, the world pauses to reflect on wetlands, (periodically) wet areas of great value to nature and humanity. World Wetlands Day, as it is known, marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2nd, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the Caspian Sea coast. Each year, the organization behind Ramsar sets a theme, and for 2026, that theme is “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: celebrating cultural heritage.” … More World Wetland Day

Bird watching on Curaçao in January

January 9, 2026

If the rainy season has been good up till now and dams and other waterways have filled up with water the chances of seeing waterfowl and other temporary migratory birds will increase on the island. Often though the rains are not sufficient and fresh water areas are scattered or not present. That is why it is ever so useful to check beforehand on ebird.org which areas are the most interesting to visit this month. … More Bird watching on Curaçao in January

Where to bird in Curaçao (10) – The Golden warbler

September 25, 2023

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