Category: #Animal
Photos: 2013 SPCA Expo And Fun Fair
The Bermuda SPCA held their annual Expo and Fair event today [Oct 12], offering up a variety of fun activities for children, adults, and pets alike. Taking place in the Botanical Gardens, the inclement weather failed to stop the day’s activities which were scheduled to include a dog agility competition, a parade of breeds, a pet dog parade,... Read more of this article
Photos: 5 Ft Long Dead Moray Eel Washes Up
[Updated] What appears to be a dead eel was found washed up on an east end beach this afternoon [Aug 20]. It is approximately 5 foot long, and while we have not yet been able to officially confirm what it is, unofficial reports indicate it may be a very bloated eel. We have asked the Department of Conservation and BAMZ for information and will update... Read more of this article
Photos: Whales Cavorting In Bermuda Waters
Every year the humpback whales, gentle giants of the sea, pass through Bermuda on their way north after spending the cooler winter months in the Caribbean. Local cruise boat operators and fisherman alike take locals and visitors out to sea, often not far from shore, to see these amazing behemoth’s dance and play in wonderful displays of diving... Read more of this article
Photos: Primary School Cahow Art Competition
Rebecca Vesey of Somersfield Academy was the winner of the Cahow primary school art competition held recently by the Bermuda Audubon Society. The competition was run as part of the Audubon Society’s efforts to educate young people about the endangered endemic seabird, and saw students from the island’s primary schools invited to submit black... Read more of this article
Photos #2: 2012 Bermuda Kennel Club Dog Show
The Bermuda Kennel Club’s dog shows were held over the weekend with the last of the competing held on Sunday [Oct 20] at Somersfield Academy field in Devonshire. Over 80 dogs were entered in the three different disciplines: All Breed International Championship Dog Shows, Sanctioned Obedience Trials and Rally Obedience Trials. Official judges flew... Read more of this article
Photos #1: 2012 Bermuda Kennel Club Dog Show
The Bermuda Kennel Club’s dog shows kicked off today [Oct 20] at Somersfield Academy field in Devonshire. Over 80 dogs are entered in the three different disciplines: All Breed International Championship Dog Shows, Sanctioned Obedience Trials and Rally Obedience Trials, while official judges have flown in from the U.S. and Canada. The show continues... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 SPCA Bermuda Animal Expo
Animal lovers and friends made their way to the Bermuda SPCA Animal Expo 2012 held at the Botanical Gardens today [Oct 13], with the event including a K9 Demonstration, dog agility show, SPCA parade of dogs, cat show, shelter cats for adoptions, animal welfare displays, arts & crafts, face painting, food vendors and much more. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-7... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: Rehabilitated Longtail Released
After being treated at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ], a rehabilitated longtail was released back into the wild yesterday [Sept 21]. Under the watchful eye of Dr Ian Walker and Lynn Thorne who overseas bird rehabilitation, the longtail was released from a rooftop into the Harrington Sound area. Wind conditions were monitored in advance,... Read more of this article
Videos/Photos: Start Of ‘Tour De Turtles Race’
The “Tour de Turtles Bermuda: Race On The Rock” got underway this morning [Aug 14] with green turtles fitted with GPS satellite transmitters setting off on their three-month Tour de Turtles “race”. This morning marked the official start of the race with one turtle being released at Clearwater Beach in St David’s. After having her... Read more of this article
Photos: Lemurs Settled Into New Zoo Home
Elmer, Petunia and Penelope — the three new residents at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo — are settling in nicely to their new home after recently ‘emigrating’ from the Sacramento Zoo in California. The Zoo’s free-flight, walk-through exhibit was temporarily closed to the public after the lemurs arrival last month to... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Beached 17-Ft Minke Whale Dies
[Updated with photos/videos] At sometime before noon today [May 31] a 17-foot whale was discovered on a small beach area in an enclosure in St George’s located in the vicinity of the Meyer Boat Slip. Local boaters spotted the whale at approximately 11.30am and called in the report, although at first they were unsure what it was [whale, dolphin... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 1289lb Blue Marlin Caught
[Updated] Dozens of people lined the PW dock on Front Street, after a visiting group aboard the “Seafari” reeled in a 1289lb Blue Marlin this afternoon [May 30]. Well known local fisherman Alan Card was aboard the 70-foot Betram assisting as a local guide, and said it was the largest blue marlin he had personally seen caught in his career. - The... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Agricultural Exhibition Pigs
The pigs are a long known staple of the “Ag Show”, and this year is no different. They are exhibited on all three days, with prizes offered for the following breeds: Yorkshire, Landrace, Berkshire, Tamworth, Hampshire, Duroc, and Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pigs. The 2012 Agricultural Exhibition started today [Apr.19] with a steady stream of people... Read more of this article
Photos: Hinson Hall Jumper Equestrian Show
The Hinson Hall Jumper Show took place this past weekend at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The Champion Hunter Pony was You’ll Be Amazed with The Guardian announced as the Reserve Champion. Landtango won the Champion Junior Hunter Horse honors, with 24 Carrot the Reserve. The Champion Adult Hunter Horse for the show was Emerson with... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Fisherman Catches 920lb Tuna
[Updated with video] Off Argus Banks today [Feb.1], lone fisherman Andrew Card spent two hours fighting a giant 10-foot-long Bluefin Tuna, winning the battle and finally landing the fish. However, by the time the determined fisherman got the big fish to the surface, hungry sharks had bitten off portions of the tuna’s tail. At dockside, even with... Read more of this article
Photos/Video/Results: BEF Horse Jumping
The Bermuda Equestrian Federation hosted Day Three of their January Jumping Show at the National Equestrian Centre on Vesey Street yesterday [Jan.29], which saw the competitors and their horses compete in Equitation Jumping. Wanderpreis ridden by Alison Dyer-Fagundo won the Adult Equitation Over Fences Class, with Wiriana and Suzette Sailsman finishing... Read more of this article
