BirdLife Jamaica

10/01/2026

🐦🌵 Hellshire Coastal Bird Walk – Jan 17
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Join BirdLife Jamaica for a guided coastal bird walk + basic cactus & plant ID at Hellshire!

📅 Sat, Jan 17 | ⏰ Early morning (5:15–9:00 AM)
💰 $700 members | $1,000 non-members

We’ll be looking out for coastal species like the Bahama Mockingbird, which has a very restricted range in Jamaica.

🧢 Hellshire is HOT — bring a hat, sunscreen & water.
🚗 Parking is limited, so please plan to carpool.
🏖️ Beach access at the end (optional swimming at your own risk).

Each participant gets a bird checklist & cactus ID card. Beginners welcome! Please register early, we have limited spaces!

10/07/2025

Good afternoon Birdlife Family, another reminder that our AGM is this Saturday and if you need another reason to come here’s a great one
🦜Our very own Dr Ann Sutton will be speaking about her invaluable work creating a book that we all have enjoyed and benefitted from over the many years of birding in Jamaica

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24/04/2025

Please check out our first webinar for Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival today at 24/04/2025 7:30 pm
We will be talking about what is the CEBF, the theme for this year, all the exciting activities that has planned and how you can participate.

See you at 7:30 and remember to bring a friend! It won’t be a very long session so please try and be on time.
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23/04/2025

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23/04/2025

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30/03/2025

Hello Family!
Join us for our next outing on Saturday April 5th 2025 at Yallahs Salt Ponds ,

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Depart from Harbourview at 6:00 am

Please remember to bring mosquito repellent. A hat , sunscreen, Long sleeves, long pants and closed shoes are highly recommended.

Carpooling is recommended Let us know if you require or can assist with transportation.

Any questions feel free to comment or contact via email birdlifejamaica@gmail

12/02/2025

BirdLife Family!

Get ready for an exciting morning of fresh air, feathered friends, and fantastic company! Our Saturday Bird Walk is happening on February 15, 2025, at Mountain Spring, St. Andrew.

📅 Time:

Park at Mountain Spring at 6:15 AM
Walk and bird from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM

Come enjoy nature, get active, and spot some amazing birds with fellow bird enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this perfect start to your weekend!

📩 RSVP or ask us anything: [email protected]

Register at- https://forms.gle/JuwFEWZg6QqT1caU6

📞 Contact us: 876-824-5573 | 876-313-8009

See you there with your binoculars and good vibes!

N.B. If you do not have a pair of binoculars, we have a few for loan (no fee).

29/11/2024

BirdLife Ja will be hosting 15 children from the Salvation Army’s Nest Children’s Home at Hope Botanical Gardens by the Yellow Bandstand for a special bird-watching adventure on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. This event is designed to give these children a memorable experience surrounded by nature, where they will learn about the beauty of birds and be treated with fun activities and treats!

Swipe to see the flyers for how you can support!

“Click the link in the bio to signup and donate”

13/10/2024

Very sad day. Farewell to John Fletcher, Friend, Birder, patient birding pal. RIP John