Category: #Animal
Photos: St. George’s Students Celebrate Heritage
The children of St. George’s Prep enjoyed a fun-packed day on May 22, with both St. George’s Preparatory and East End Primary schools engaged in major events all day. St. George’s Preschool was in attendance at both of the performances put on in King’s Square, including one by East End Primary and another at the Mini Ag Show held at St. George’s... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Dog Association Agility Show
The International Dog Events Association [IDEA] is holding their Dog Agility Show this weekend at the Somersfield Academy field in Devonshire, with the event getting underway on Saturday, and continuing today [Mar 29]. IDEA is a United States Dog Agility Association [USDAA] affiliated Group and holds competitive agility events in Bermuda under USDAA... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: SPCA Hosts ‘Paws To The Park’
[Updated with video] The Bermuda SPCA hosted their ‘Paws to the Park’ event today [March 1] at St. Paul’s Church in Paget, with the event kicking off with a dog walk, which saw participants walking to raise funds. In describing the event previously, a spokesperson said, “Your fundraising efforts will be rewarded! The first 100 people... Read more of this article
Photos: SPCA Fun Fair & Animal Expo
The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] hosted the SPCA Fun Fair & Expo at the Botanical Gardens today [Oct 11]. Despite the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Fay, the weather held up for the event, which was well attended by both humans and animals. The Expo offered a variety of family and pet focused activities ranging... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Blessing of Animals’ Ceremony
The Anglican Parish of St George hosted its first Blessing of Animals at the Unfinished Church in St. George’s today [Oct 5], with pet owners making their way to the afternoon ceremony, which saw people, dogs, horses and at least one cat in attendance. The service was officiated by the Rev’d W David Raths and the Rev’d John Stow and included... Read more of this article
Photos: Bee Swarm Found On Front Street
[Updated] Officials from the Department of Environmental Protection are presently on Front Street this afternoon [Sept 4] after a large bee swarm was found opposite the Beach Restaurant. The bees are, at present, located in a tree and plans are being made to remove them. Further details are limited at this time, however we have asked officials for... Read more of this article
Photos: Ocean Vet Team Tags Turtles
Dr. Neil Burnie, Choy Aming, and the rest of the Ocean Vet team recently spent a day tagging turtles for tracking, assisting Peter Meylan and Jennifer Gray from the Bermuda Turtle Project. The successful day saw a number of turtles tagged, along with the discovery of a turtle that had already been tagged eight years prior. Dr. Burnie and the team were... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Blue Marlin Donated For Study
A Blue Marlin donated by the Billfish Tournament to the Ocean Vet team for research was hoisted for delivery to the Spanish Point Boat Club on July 11, with the 573 pound fish requiring a team of workers and several pieces of equipment to get it loaded and moved. Once the fish arrived at its destination, the Ocean Vet team dissected the fish, with footage... Read more of this article
Photo Slideshow: 2014 Agricultural Exhibition
The 2014 Agricultural Exhibition wrapped up this past Saturday [Apr 26] at the Botanical Gardens, capping off three days that featured thousands of entries available to be seen in the various categories. The show’s exhibits included livestock, fruits, floriculture, decorated cakes, homemade food products, wood crafts, and many others, along with... Read more of this article
Photos: 2014 Agricultural Exhibition Exhibits
The 2014 Agricultural Exhibition continued today [Apr 25] at the Botanical Gardens, with thousands of entries available to be seen in the various categories. The show’s exhibits included livestock, fruits, floriculture, homemade food products, wood crafts, and many others, along with events such as cow milking, equestrian events, poultry judging,... Read more of this article
Photos: Pigs At The 2014 Agricultural Exhibition
The 2014 Agricultural Exhibition got underway at the Botanical Gardens yesterday [Apr 24] with the customary pig display commanding its fair share of attention. Always popular with the small children, the pigs are a long known staple of the “Ag Show”. Prizes are offered for the following breeds: Yorkshire, Landrace, Berkshire, Tamworth, Hampshire,... Read more of this article
Photos: Whales Breach During Ocean Vet Outing
One of Bernews photographers had the opportunity to tag along with the Ocean Vet team of Dr. Neil Burnie and Choy Aming, getting the chance to see a variety of ocean life in action as the cameras rolled for the production of the 12-part television series. The team has been leaving Flatts inlet on a 30 foot custom Predator catamaran with seven people... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Butterflies Flock To New House
Locals can stop by and watch some of nature’s most beautiful creatures, thanks to a new Butterfly House set up at Brighton Nurseries in Devonshire. Surrounded by flowering plants suitable for attracting butterflies, the aim of the ‘Butterfly House’ is to educate people as well as provide some basic information on butterflies found... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Giant Sunfish Washes Up
[Updated with video] What appears to be a sunfish has washed up at John Smiths Bay, with the giant sea creature found laying on the beach earlier today [Mar 29]. While we have not confirmed exactly what it is with officials yet, unofficial reports suggest it is probably a sunfish. According to National Geographic, sunfish [also called mola] are the... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Bermuda Kennel Club Dog Show
Dog lovers descended on the Somersfield Academy field today [Oct 19] to view some of Bermuda’s best in the canine world perform ‘on stage’ at the Bermuda Kennel Club’s Dog Show being held this weekend between 8.30am and 4.00pm. Dogs of all sizes and breeds were at the event with owners being cautious to ensure the pets had enough... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Bermuda Kennel Club Dog Show
The Bermuda Kennel Club hosted its annual dog show today [Oct 19] at Somersfield Academy, with more than 90 dogs from nearly 30 different breeds on show. The dogs and their handlers and owners are from Bermuda, Canada, and the United States, while the judges come from Canada, Norway, and the UK. These international All-Breed Championship Dog Conformation... Read more of this article
