Rare bids visiting the island of Curacao
It is becoming very clear that the tendency to stay over the entire winter period is not only reserved to waterbirds, but also applies to smaller migratory birds such as the warblers. And that is new information that continues to extend with every winter that passes … More Visualizing patterns with bird monitoring and eBird.org
Curaçao has seen its share of new and rare bird sightings this year in several areas on the island. Local birders are visiting a wide arrange of habitats on the island regularly to monitor the bird diversity and record both resident breeding birds, migratory birds and rare or new visitors. On the 12th of November another rare bird species was recorded. For the first time since autumn 1994; the Masked Duck. … More Rare bird alert: Masked Duck
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
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
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
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 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
The Purple Gallinule, Porphyrio martinicus, is a stunning bird known for its striking purple and blue plumage as an adult. However, our recent visitor was a juvenile, lacking the vibrant colors that define its species. These gallinules are typically found in wetlands and marshy areas, making Klein Curaçao’s unique ecosystem the unlikeliest of homes. … More Birding stories by Quinlan (5) – Purple gallinule
We’ve got an extraordinary tale to share with you today—a remarkable encounter with the elusive Red Knot on the pristine shores of Klein Curaçao. This tiny island, known for its rare bird sightings, recently graced us with a birding spectacle that left us in awe. … More Birding stories by Quinlan (4) – Red Knot
On June 24th Curaçao had another first in bird spotting as visiting birder and bird expert Peter-Paul Schets discovered a Pied Lapwing at one of the birding hotspots on Curaçao. Quickly afterwards local birder Rob Wellens went to… … More NEW RECORD: Pied Lapwing
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