Jan Thiel – Bird Watching Curaçao

Rare bird alert: Swallow-tailed kite

October 21, 2021

Seen for the first time on Curaçao in March 2018 by visitors of the island and later by Curacao Backyard Birding in the area of Lagun, for a few weeks the Swallow-tailed kite played around the hills of Jeremi and Lagun. The animal was spotted several times and recorded as such on ebird.org. On Saturday … More Rare bird alert: Swallow-tailed kite

Special report: Seabird breeding in Jan Thiel saltpans

May 31, 2018

Several species of sea and coastal birds have started the breeding ritual on Curacao as early as the month of April. The Jan Thiel salt pan area is no exception. As an official Important Bird Area (IBA) the saltpans are not only important as a feeding ground for American flamingo’s (Phoenicopterus ruber), but are also … More Special report: Seabird breeding in Jan Thiel saltpans

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Rare bird alert: Swallow-tailed kite

Special report: Seabird breeding in Jan Thiel saltpans