Bird watching on Curaçao in January

If the rainy season has been good up till now and dams and other waterways have filled up with water the chances of seeing waterfowl and other temporary migratory birds will increase on the island. Often though the rains are not sufficient and fresh water areas are scattered or not present. That is why it is ever so useful to check beforehand on ebird.org which areas are the most interesting to visit this month (https://ebird.org/region/CW?yr=cur).

Wild flowers: Yerba di glas – Trompèt (Ipomoea incarnata)

Large, lilac to light pink flowers bloom beautifully in the early morning hours and close as soon as the daytime temperature rises and direct sunlight shines on them.

Tiny critters: The Orchard Orbweaver Spider

Especially during the rainy season many spider species suddenly appear in gardens. One of these species is a relatively small spider that weaves a beautiful web every day and is striking because of the orange spots on its abdomen and the greenish, white, and yellow stripes on the same abdomen.

Titbits | Nature in January – On the way to a flowering explosion

Agave plants are an indispensable part of our mondi (local forest and wild spaces) and our gardens. They are an essential part of the ecology of our semi-arid islands

Yellow Birds on the ABC Islands – Save & share!

There are birds on our islands that still cause a lot of confusion when people ask for their identification. Despite the abundance of books, online information, and social media, some bird species are apparently so similar that they are consistently misnamed, practically creating online wars over who wants to be right.

To a nature-filled & nature-protected 2026!

To a happy, peaceful and nature-filled 2026!

What is this caterpillar…?

What are the ‘monster’ caterpillars eating the Frangipani. And what is the real name of these trees many are so concerned about.

Bird watching on Curaçao in December

Temperatures drop in the month of December and even though it will still be hot on any given day, the temperature difference between day and night is usually enough that local people will grab a pullover or a blanket at night.

Fish: Blue Tang Surgeonfish

The Atlantic Blue Tang or Blue Tang surgeonfish is a species native to the Caribbean, Western and Eastern Atlantic as well as the Golf of Mexico. It belongs to the Acanthuriformes (Surgeonfishes) family .

Forests on the semi-arid ABC islands (16) – in memory of a legend

In 2011, the legendary environmental activist Wanghari Maathai, passed away. She founded the Green Belt Movement, an organisation that is a game changer in community-based solutions for e.g. environmental issues.

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