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BUEI Talks To Feature Bermudian Ornithologist
Bermudian ornithologist Dr. André F. Raine is currently running an endangered seabird project on the island of Kaua’i, undertaking research and conservation actions to protect three of Hawaii’s rarest seabirds, with an upcoming entry in the BUEI Talks series to focus on his work. Dr. Raine has worked on conservation projects throughout the world,... Read more of this article
Global Big Day Aims To Track Birds Worldwide
The Bermuda Audubon Society is encouraging the public to take part in the inaugral Global Big Day today [May 9], which aims to see how many of the world’s 10,000+ bird species can be seen and entered into online tracker eBird. Those wishing to take part will need to register an eBird account on the official website. The eBird website says, “May... Read more of this article
New Tawny Frogmouth Chicks At BAMZ
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo is now playing host to two new inhabitants, a pair of tawny frogmouth chicks born approximately one month ago to parents Kermit and Duane, inhabitants of the Australasia exhibit. The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] newsletter said, “These two adorable Tawny Frogmouth chicks hatched about a month ago and are... Read more of this article
Bermuda Audubon Society Launch New Website
The Bermuda Audubon Society has launched their new website at audubon.bm, giving the public access to “anything you would like to know about our island’s bird life.” A spokesperson said, “The site provides information on all our local breeding birds and the conservation programmes for Cahows, Longtails and Bluebirds. “It also... Read more of this article
Cahow Chick Hatched “Live” On Nonsuch Today
The “Cahow Cam” is back and staff at the Department of Conservation Services have just witnessed the hatching of a Cahow chick at 1:45pm today [Mar 4] on Nonsuch Island, and anyone who wants to watch the camera live can do so here or here. Eight new pairs laid their first eggs this January, bringing the breeding population of the Cahow up to a new... Read more of this article
“Pest Bird” Amendment Act Tabled In House
The Protection of Birds Amendment Act was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 13], which seeks to amend the Act to define “pest bird” and expand the powers of the Minister to authorize any person to control or destroy any bird in certain cases. The Act, as tabled in the House, lists the common crow, starling, kiskadee, house sparrow,... Read more of this article
Department Looking Into Death Of Mallard Duck
[Updated] The Department of Conservation Services is looking into the death of a mallard duck at Spittal Pond, with an appeal being posted on social media to identify a man following the duck’s death. Over the weekend the Bermuda Audubon Society posted on Facebook saying, “Following the death of this Mallard at Spittal Pond, the Dept. of Conservation... Read more of this article
Explore The 2014 Birding Year In Bermuda
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and The Bermuda Audubon Society are getting set to host a lecture titled “The 2014 Birding Year in Bermuda: Spies, Superstars and Surprises” on Thursday, January 22 at 7.30pm. The event flyer says, “Ornithologist Andrew Dobson will present a fascinating look back at the 2014 birding... Read more of this article
2014 Christmas Bird Count Records 92 Species
This ‘sneezing’ Snow Goose pictured below was one of 92 species of birds recorded on the annual Christmas Bird Count, the Bermuda Audubon Society said. In a post on social media yesterday, the Society said, “Count week finished yesterday with a further 6 species seen during the week. This week marked the 40th count to be held in... Read more of this article
First Canvasback Duck In Bermuda Since 1979
Following after last month’s sighting of the first Redhead duck in 35 years, Bermuda has another rare arrival with the first Canvasback duck spotted in Bermuda since 1979 found by Dr. David Wingate on the Audubon Society’s reserve at Stokes Point Photo by Andrew Dobson According to National Geographic, “Canvasbacks are diver ducks... Read more of this article
First Redhead Duck In Bermuda Since 1987
Bermuda has a rare visitor in the form of a Redhead duck which is the first to reach the island since 1987. The Bermuda Audubon Society said the male duck pictured below was discovered by Dr. David Wingate at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton. Photo by Andrew Dobson: According to the U.S. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, “Redheads breed... Read more of this article
Have You Lost A Parrot? One Found Today
If your parrot happens to have gone missing, please contact the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium and Zoo’s Dr. Ian Walker [via 333-6062] to arrange collection. The parrot was found by a member of the public in the Jubilee Road, Devonshire area and is now in the care of the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium and Zoo, who said it appears to be someone’s pet,... Read more of this article
‘Troubled Waters’ Lecture By Bruce Pearson
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and the Bermuda Audubon Society are getting set to present a lecture by artist Bruce Pearson titled “Troubled Waters: Trailing the Albatross and Cahow, an Artist’s Journey.” The lecture will take place on November 10, 2014 at 7.30pm. The exhibit’s flyer says, “Join us... Read more of this article
Osprey Dies After Being Found In St George’s
Despite efforts to save an Osprey that was found in distress in the east end, the bird has died while being assessed by professionals at the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo. The Osprey was found in the middle of Stokes Point Road in St. George’s after a member of the public alerted Police Sergeant Paul Watson of the Marine Police Unit, who collected the... Read more of this article
Jeremy Madeiros Wins UK Blue Turtle Award
The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment has revealed that Jeremy Madeiros, Senior Terrestrial Conservation Officer with the Department of Conservation Services, has been awarded the prestigious Blue Turtle Award [2013] for the Cahow Translocation Project, helping to preserve the endangered Bermuda Cahow. Launched in 2009, the Blue Turtle Award... Read more of this article
100 Years Since Extinction Of Passenger Pigeon
The Passenger Pigeon was a species of bird that once visited Bermuda. Posting on the Bermuda Audubon Society’s Facebook page, Audubon President Andrew Dobson said, “September 1st marks the 100th anniversary of the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon. “Martha was the last known living Passenger Pigeon; she was named “Martha”... Read more of this article
