Rare bird alert: Masked Duck

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

Rare bird alert: Whistling Heron

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

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. And besides these … More Migratory birds galore (4) – the Rose-breasted Grosbeak