Tag: breeding birds

Successful breeding adventures of seabirds on Curaçao

August 20, 2026

Every year, hundreds to thousands of birds come to the island of Curaçao to produce their offspring. During the period from mid-March to well into late August, and sometimes even mid-September, various species of terns, gulls, and other bird species come to our island, as well as to Bonaire and Aruba, to search the coast for suitable breeding sites to raise their young. … More Successful breeding adventures of seabirds on Curaçao

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

Breeding group of Sandwich terns.

Help make the seabird breeding season on Curacao a success!

April 24, 2025

April, May, June, July and part of August are the months that mark the breeding season of seabirds on Curacao. In April, the breeding rituals and nesting begin, a crucial period that we point out every year. And where you too can make a major contribution to making this a successful breeding season. Read on and help! … More Help make the seabird breeding season on Curacao a success!