A Caribbean Travel, Lifestyle and Culture Blog
Cuba is an island that has been blessed with numerous landscapes that provide shelter and homes for birds. The island, which spans over 42,800 square miles, is home to over 370 bird species. The checklist of birds in Cuba also includes 27 endemic species and 29 globally threatened species. Cuba […]
Imagining yourself in Guyana, is the beginning of your introduction to the diversity in South America. The country is an ecological retreat that understands and respects its natural resources. Birdwatchers and eco-tourists who travel specifically for true environmental experiences will find that Guyana is the destination they have been looking […]
The national birds of the Caribbean are some of the most unique species anywhere on earth. In some countries, the national birds may be rare finds that you will have to trek to hidden spots to find. In others countries. they may be so plentiful that you may hear their […]
The southern Caribbean bird migration event is a treat for avid birders and photographers. Every year there is a mass exodus from the cold shores of the north to the warm islands of the Caribbean. These visitors do not spare a minute booking tickets, arranging accommodation, or planning itineraries of […]
With over 450 recorded species of birds, Trinidad and Tobago’s tropical landscape makes the islands two of the best places for birding in the Caribbean. The islands are relatively small, but they have one of the highest concentrations of birds. Many of the bird species in the islands are rare […]
Bird watching in the Caribbean is a beautiful experience that allows birders to get up close to nature, enhance their skills and enjoy a fun and fulfilling hobby. If you are new to birding and looking to perfect and test your skills outside of your backyard, Puerto Rico is one […]
In recent times, I’ve been paying more attention to Caribbean birds. Around my home, there are two distinct pairs of grey kingbirds which often fight each other if pairs dare to veer into the others’ territories. Additionally, there is also a pair of Barbados bullfinches (known in Barbados as sparrows) […]
According to Avibase’s Bird Checklists of the World, as of March 2019, there were 179 species of birds in Anguilla. The bird population in Anguilla consists of migratory birds and their presence on the island contribute to year-round bird-watching opportunities. These opportunities rely on the favourable breeding seasons which benefit […]
Jamaica is the land of wood and water, the reggae capital of the world and the home of ackee and saltfish. But many people do not know that bird watching in Jamaica is another past time that has quietly flown under the radar. Now, the secret is out. History of […]
