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. If you can spare at least 5 or 10 minutes, report your observations to eBird online or with […]

Echo Conservation Centre will be holding their summer Parrot Roost Count 2021 on Saturday, July 30th, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 AM to gauge Bonaire's parrot population after the main breeding season and also to ascertain changes in the dry season versus the rainy season. For those on Bonaire who would like to help out […]

World Shorebirds Day is September 6th, 2022! All across the Caribbean, birders will be compiling checklists from island to island and recording them on eBird Caribbean. Our migratory shorebirds are more vulnerable than ever, threatened by human activities that have changed their habitat. Most species of shorebirds are in decline around the world. eBird Caribbean is […]

During last year's October Big Day, over 35,000 of the world's birders managed to find a record 7,234 species in a single day!  Can we top that this year?  We are certainly going to try! How to participate Get an eBird account: eBird is a worldwide bird checklist program used by millions of birders. It’s […]

In its 14th year, CWC 2023 begins on Saturday, January 14th, runs through Friday, February 3rd, and encompasses World Wetlands Day on February 2nd.  As always,  we need your help in surveying all types of waterbirds in the wetlands on Bonaire!  Anyone can participate in the CWC – just head out to your nearest wetland […]

Echo Foundation will be holding its annual Parrot Roost Count on Saturday, January 28th 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 […]

Help us count birds on Bonaire during the Great Backyard Bird Count 2023! The 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is just around the corner, and bird enthusiasts on the island of Bonaire have a unique opportunity to participate in this exciting event. Taking place from February 17th to 20th, the GBBC provides an opportunity […]

Birding on Bonaire during Global Big Day! Bonaire, a small island located in the southern Caribbean, is a popular destination for birders, as well as divers, from around the world. The island is home to nearly 250 species of resident or migratory birds. In recent years, Bonaire has become a hot spot for birding enthusiasts, […]