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Birds Stolen From Garden Center In Warwick
[Written by Don Burgess] A thief in the night stole about a dozen English Budgies from MP Jeff Sousa’s aviary at his business. Some time after the close of the Garden Center business in Warwick on Thursday evening and before it opened on Friday morning, the English Budgies went missing. Mr. Sousa said: “I thought it would be a nice idea to have... Read more of this article
Boating Public Urged To Safeguard Nesting Sites
The Ministry of the Environment is urging Bermuda’s boating public to safeguard the nesting sites of Bermuda’s critically endangered Common Tern, saying that nesting sites are marked with ‘No Landing’ signs, and if disturbed, any chicks that fall into the water will drown. “Currently numbering just five nesting pairs, terns lay... Read more of this article
Cahow Hatched On Camera Named ‘Tempest’
The Cahow chick — who played the starring role during an online live stream — has officially been named “Tempest” by Elizabeth Madeiros, daughter of chief conservation officer Jeremy Madeiros. “He was named after William Shakespeare’s Tempest play which was in turn based upon Bermuda’s founding wreck the Sea... Read more of this article
Yellowwood Trees Planted In Paget For Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day and kick off its Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Week, BELCO has sponsored the planting of two rare, native Yellowwood trees on the Audubon Society’s Alfred Blackburn Smith Nature Reserve in Paget. Jessica McClure, Manager of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment at BELCO said, “We wish to support the... Read more of this article
Missing Parrot “Benny” Has Been Found
Benny — a parrot who went missing last Wednesday from the Morgan’s Road area of Southampton — has been found, and the family said it was a result of a community effort which includes the media as well as social media, and Benny’s family extended their thanks to the family who found him for “taking good care of him and doing... Read more of this article
Family Seek Help Locating Missing Parrot
A family is desperately seeking the public’s assistance in locating their “dear family pet,” a green parrot who flew away this morning [Wednesday March 23rd]. “This beautiful bird answers to the name of Benny and went missing in the Morgan’s Road area of Southampton. Anyone that has seen Benny is asked to call 500-2721. Or email... Read more of this article
WindReach Seeks Help Locating Lost Cockatoo
A cockatoo named Cheesy went missing from WindReach this afternoon [March 15], with the facility reaching out the public for assistance in locating him. Cheesy is described as friendly and “loves having his head scratched.” Anyone who spots the cockatoo is asked to call 238-2469, or 735-4086 if outside of operating hours. Related Stories Owner... Read more of this article
Happening Now: Watch A Cahow Hatching Live
[Updated] The public is being given the unique opportunity to watch the hatching of a Cahow egg live as the event is being filmed by the CahowCam on Nonsuch Island, with the stream available online. This has only been witnessed once before — which actually occurred exactly one year ago today — and you can tune in now to witness this rarely... Read more of this article
Looking At 40 Years Of Christmas Bird Counts
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and the Bermuda Audubon Society will present an entry in the BUEI Talks series titled “Looking Back on 40 Years of Christmas Bird Counts” by Andrew Dobson. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 19, beginning at 7.30pm. The event poster says, “The Christmas Bird Count has been... Read more of this article
Audubon Society Produces Two Bird ID Cards
The Bermuda Audubon Society has just produced two bird identification cards. One card features all of Bermuda’s breeding birds with migratory land birds on the reverse side. The second card features Bermuda’s seabirds with migratory wetland birds on the reverse. Audubon president Andrew Dobson said “the society is very grateful for permission... Read more of this article
Trindade Petrel Bird Makes First Visit To Bermuda
A visiting group of seabird enthusiasts photographed a Trindade Petrel — the first time the species has been recorded in Bermuda – and in an interesting coincidence, one of the group happened to be wearing a t-shirt depicting a Trindade Petrel bird. The Bermuda Audubon Society has been running Cahow fieldtrips this month and has assisted... Read more of this article
“Wild Nature Encounters” With Nigel Marven
Nigel Marven, a British wildlife TV presenter, television producer, author and ornithologist, will present ‘Wild Nature Encounters’ as part of the BUEI Talks series on Thursday, November 12. The event poster says, “Nigel Marven will take you on a ride with some of his wild nature encounters – everything from filming birds to... Read more of this article
Possible Lost Pet: Yellow Bird Seen In Sandys
A yellow bird that appears to possibly be an escaped pet has been spotted by a member of the public flying in and around the area of Wreck Road and Hog Bay for the past several days looking what as described as being “hungry and confused” The owner of the bird is being sought and can call 599-0171 in order to get in touch with the member... Read more of this article
Brown Pelican Enjoying Bermuda’s Hospitality
A Brown Pelican — a rare visitor to Bermuda — has been spotted around the island for the past few weeks, having been seen in locations ranging from the west to the east, and even stopping by the Non-Mariners event to enjoy him/herself. The bird was most recently spotted in Coot Pond, St. Georges, where it has apparently been making itself... Read more of this article
White-Throated Sparrow Spotted In Bermuda
Following the sighting of a rare Canada Goose on the island earlier this month, another unlikely visitor – the white-throated sparrow – was spotted recently. A post on the Bermuda Audubon Society Facebook page says, “Another species never before recorded in the summer – White-throated Sparrow. “This singing male was discovered... Read more of this article
Canada Goose Spotted Around The Island
An unusual visitor recently made its way to Bermuda, with a Canada Goose reportedly sighted at various locations around the island. A post on the Bermuda Audubon Society Facebook page said, “Another species of wildfowl that is unusual in the summer, Canada Goose. This bird has been reported from various locations around the island. Today it was... Read more of this article
