Migratory Bird Treaty – Petchary's Blog

Creatures in Danger: And So Are We

May 19, 2018

Today (May 18) is Endangered Species Day. Just another of those days, you might say. However, can we stop and think about this for one moment? Why is a day like this even needed? Twenty years ago, we never thought much about endangered species: mammals, birds, marine life, insects, even plants, and trees. But then, we … More Creatures in Danger: And So Are We

Migratory Birds, and the Treaties that Protect Them, Celebrated on 20 Caribbean Islands

December 2, 2016

It’s been a busy time for BirdsCaribbean partners across the islands, as the migratory birds have arrived! Our own yard in Kingston (which is very green) is alive with migratory birds. As I write, I can see a Northern Parula taking a quick bath, and yesterday we watched a Black-and-White-Warbler (“Ants Bird”) creeping up the … More Migratory Birds, and the Treaties that Protect Them, Celebrated on 20 Caribbean Islands

Spreading Our Wings for International Migratory Bird Day 2016

October 2, 2016

I have been observing the birds in our yard today and wondering if they sense the approaching hurricane. The unusually wet weather has brought one charming visitor to our garden though – the Ovenbird, who has been running in erratic bursts along the ground, tipping his tail, turning over leaves to find insects. Now, the … More Spreading Our Wings for International Migratory Bird Day 2016