Tag: birdwatching on Curacao

Global Big Day – Counting birds together around the world

May 6, 2026

On Saturday, May 9, it’s that time again. Global Big Day will be held worldwide. An international day, organized by Cornell Ornithology Lab, on which thousands of people go out into gardens and nature reserves to search for land and water birds to count them. This takes a snapshot of bird diversity and density around the world with everyone active on the same day. All counting data is entered on the eBird website, http://www.ebird.org, creating a massive database of bird diversity. … More Global Big Day – Counting birds together around the world

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

Bird watching on Curaçao in September

September 15, 2025

September is the hotspot month for bird migration in the fall. All kinds of warblers, swallows, waders, birds of prey and other waterfowl are on the move on their way south and many species will use the island as a place to rest and replenish their fat reserves after which they will continue their journey south or decide to stay longer and sometimes even overwinter. … More Bird watching on Curaçao in September

Dealing with heat

March 20, 2025

Source: Dealing with heat It is hot in Curaçao. That much is clear. But not everyone sees the effects of this heat on the animals around us. In a dog you can clearly see that he is hot. The animal will be panting. Cats lie upside down in cool places to deal with heat. If … More Dealing with heat