January 2021
Parrot Roost Count
Echo Foundation will be holding its annual Parrot Roost Count on Saturday, January 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 AM. Volunteers are always welcome to help count Bonaire's parrots. For those who would like to help out with the count, there will be a training session in advance, when the Echo team will not only explain how the count will happen exactly, but will also determine who will go to which site during the official count. If you are unavailable to…
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World Wetlands Day 2021, Help Count Bonaire Birds
Come and celebrate World Wetlands Day 2021 as we enjoy birdwatching in some of Bonaire's best wetlands! Learn how important these habitats are for many of Bonaire's birds as you see for yourself how many birds call wetlands their homes. You will be amazed by the diversity! Learn more about this global birdwatching day at https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/.
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Great Backyard Bird Count 2021
Help us count birds on Bonaire during the Great Backyard Bird Count 2021! Last year's event exceeded all expectations and set the bar even higher when it comes to public participation in worldwide citizen-science events! Not only did 2020 smash the previous records for the number of participants, but also for the sheer number of checklists AND the species reported. More than a quarter-of-a-million people were counting 6,942 species! Can we top that in 2021? This is the time when…
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May Global Big Day, 2021
Global Big Day is a semi-annual celebration of the birds around you, wherever you are, and this year is no different. Participating is easy. Wherever you are, you can be a part of the global community of birders. Please remember to always put safety first and follow all local safety guidelines and closures. You can enjoy birds from inside your home and still be part of Global Big Day. If you can spare at least 5 or 10 minutes, report…
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