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Column: Bottelli & Hetzel On Audubon Society
[Opinion column written by Heather Bottelli and Janice Hetzel] Bermuda is home to some of the most unique ecosystems in the Atlantic and has provided food and shelter to more than 400 bird species. From the haunting call of the Cahow to the flash of a Bluebird across a garden, these natural treasures shape our sense of place and connect us to the wider... Read more of this article
Triumphs & Trials Of Cahow Nesting Season
[Written by Jean-Pierre Rouja] The first half of the 2024/25 Cahow [Bermuda Petrel] nesting season on Nonsuch Island has proven to be one of the most dramatic and instructive in recent years. Thanks to Chief Terrestrial Conservation Officer / Nonsuch Island Warden Jeremy Madeiros’s ongoing management efforts supported by myself, Nonsuch Expeditions... Read more of this article
‘Wonderful World Of Bermuda’s Bluebirds’
In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host a lecture titled “The Wonderful World of Bermuda’s Bluebirds.” A spokesperson said, “In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to announce a captivating new... Read more of this article
BZS Wild Encounter “Nature & Art: Bluebirds”
The BZS WILD Encounter “Nature & Art: Bluebirds” event will be held on Sunday [Feb 9] with a second session on Sunday, March 9. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] next WILD Encounter teams up with art teacher and environmental educator Jen Lang of Wee Thrive to spark curiosity through nature and art, to encourage our... Read more of this article
Bluebird Boxes On Sale At Washington Mall
The Happy Bird Company will be selling its bluebird nesting boxes at Washington Mall this Friday [Dec 20] and Saturday [Dec 21]. A spokesperson for the company stated, “Led by our founder, Christian Chin-Gurret, The Happy Bird Company will have bluebird nesting boxes available for purchase at Washington Mall on the Reid Street ground floor. Stop by... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Longtail
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a simple image of a Bermuda Longtail. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and check... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Lavender Longtail
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features an iconic Longtail adorned with soft Bermuda flag accents The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes... Read more of this article
Record-Breaking 2024 Nesting Season
In collaboration with Nonsuch Expeditions, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they are :delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024 nesting season for the Bermuda Petrel, also known as the Cahow.” “Although we fell just short of the 2021 record of 78 fledged chicks, with 76 this year throughout... Read more of this article
BUEI & Audubon Society To Host Cahow Lecture
In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting a new ‘BUEI Talks’ presentation A spokesperson said, “This lecture, titled “Return of the Cahow: New Research Unveils the Mysteries of Bermuda’s National Bird,” will be held on Thursday, June 27th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. “The... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Longtails At Cooper’s Island
The photo gallery below shows a look at some of breathtaking beauty of Bermuda’s longtails, with a number of them recently seen in Cooper’s Island in the East End. The Bermuda Department of Environment and Natural Resources describes the longtail by saying, “The White-tailed Tropicbird is almost always known in Bermuda has the ‘Longtail’... Read more of this article
Magazine Highlights The Bermuda Longtail
Hakai Magazine has featured the iconic Bermuda longtails, noting they have been “turning up in Bermuda earlier and earlier.” The story said, “White-tailed tropicbirds spend most of the year at sea, out of sight of people. When the seabirds make their annual descent into Bermuda to breed, though, their long, streamer-like tails, snowy... Read more of this article
BUEI Talks: ‘A Big Year For Birds In Bermuda’
In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host the BUEI Talk: ‘2023: A Big Year for Birds in Bermuda’ presented by Dr. Miguel Mejias on Thursday, February 8th at 7:30pm at the Tradewinds Auditorium A spokesperson said, “During his informative talk, Dr. Mejias will present his... Read more of this article
