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BirdsCaribbean is a vibrant network of members and partners committed to conserving the birds of the Caribbean and their habitats.

09/01/2026

Ready, set, scan the shores! 🏝️👀

The Global Shorebird Counts begin today! 🥳

From September 1-7, we’re all about learning, loving, and counting shorebirds! ❤️📊 And we definitely don’t want you missing out on all the excitement, so we’ve created this reel “How to Count Shorebirds: A Beginner’s Guide” for tips and tricks to tackle large shorebird flocks. 🎥 Watch and (then re-watch!) to make sure your counts go smoothly and are fun, not frustrating! ⁠
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This year we are asking that you do 3 CWC counts, evenly spread during shorebird migration season, to contribute to both the Caribbean Waterbird Census AND the International Shorebird Survey! 🗓️

Great news! If you are in the Caribbean and you do one of these three counts between September 1-7, your data can contribute to not just two but THREE ✨ citizen science projects!
Just don’t forget to:⁠
📲 Share your lists in eBird with ‘worldshorebirdsday’⁠
✔️ AND be sure to select ‘Caribbean Waterbird Census’ & ‘International Shorebird Survey’ from your projects when starting your eBird lists!
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To learn more about joining projects and taking part, head over to🔗: bit.ly/ShorebirdSeason26

Watch the reel and start counting!
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BirdLife Jamaica Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation Bonaire Bird Photography Tours STINAPA Bonaire Walkers Reserve Barbados Aruba Conservation Foundation Aruba Birdlife Conservation Trinidad & Tobago Field Naturalists' Club Gaea Conservation Network Inc Grenada Fund for Conservation World Shorebirds Day Environment for the Americas Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) Environmental Awareness Group St. Croix Environmental Association Barbudan GO St. Kitts, Nevis, and Statia Birding Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña Bermuda Audubon Society Sociedad Cubana de Zoología Stenapa St Eustatius Cayman Birding Cabo Rojo and Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuges Manomet Conservation Sciences Shorebird Conservation Society Grupo Jaragua Grupo Accion Ecologica Turks & Caicos National Trust Roots & Shoots Puerto Rico Para la Naturaleza SusGren (Grenadines NGO) Science and Perspective

08/29/2026

LAST CHANCE! ⏳The BirdsCaribbean 25th International Conference Photo Contest closes tomorrow– Sunday 30th August at 11:59PM EST!

Submit your fab photos from your time in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 and you could win:

🏆 The Grand Prize– a top-of-the-line Vortex Razor HD 27-60×85 Spotting Scope ($2,399.99 value)!

Plus, we have awesome prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category! 🥇🥈🥉

Submit your entries before the clock runs out: head to
🔗 bit.ly/BCTT26-PhotoContest

📸: Josh Bajnath

08/27/2026

Tell us about your time in the land of the hummingbird 🇹🇹… in PHOTOS!

Don’t let your best shots 📸 of the BirdsCaribbean 25th International Conference in Trinidad and Tobago, sit on your memory card or phone, submit them to our photo contest to WIN!

Grand Prize 🏆: One lucky winner will take home a top-of-the-line Vortex Razor HD 27-60×85 Spotting Scope ($2,399.99 value)!
AND there are also prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category.

For more information, categories and submission guidelines head over to 🔗: bit.ly/BCTT26-PhotoContest

Photo: Faraaz Abdool

08/21/2026

Our First Virtual Auction is LIVE! bit.ly/WinForBirds

If you loved our Conference Silent Auction — this one’s for you.

Browse a carefully curated selection of one-of-a-kind experiences, stunning artwork, books, and other exceptional items — and place your winning bids from absolutely anywhere! 🌎

Best of all, every winning bid secures something special for you and actively propels our conservation efforts. Over the years, proceeds from BirdsCaribbean auctions have provided vital funding for conservation work across the region. Your bids help support:

💲 Critical research grants for Caribbean biologists and students
🌱 Education and community outreach that inspires people to value and protect birds and nature
🎓 Capacity-building workshops and training for local conservation partners
🛡️ On-the-ground conservation projects protecting threatened birds and their habitats

The auction closes Sunday, September 6th, at 8:00 pm EDT, so don't wait until the last minute to get your bids in!☺️

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who donated prizes, and for your birds! 💚 Your passion, generosity, and support keep our community and programs strong. We couldn't do this important work without you!

Wild Bahamas Wildlife Jamaica BirdLife Jamaica Aruba Birdlife Conservation Aruba Conservation Foundation Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña Sociedad Cubana de Zoología Birds Canada American Bird Conservancy American Birding Association American Ornithological Society Grupo Jaragua Para la Naturaleza Bermuda Audubon Society Saint Lucia National Trust Anguilla National Trust National Trust for the Cayman Islands Turks & Caicos National Trust Parc national de la Guadeloupe Trinidad & Tobago Field Naturalists' Club Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos Faraaz Abdool Grenada Fund for Conservation Seven Oaks Sanctuary for Wildlife, Jamaica Birding the Islands SusGren (Grenadines NGO) Science and Perspective Science SVG

08/14/2026

Great news! 😃

Surveying shorebirds in the Caribbean during migration? Then your Caribbean Waterbird Census (CWC) counts can contribute to not one, but two ✌🏽 long-term shorebird monitoring programs.

This shorebird migration season, join both the CWC and the International Shorebird Survey (ISS) Projects on eBird 📲 to help track shorebird populations across the Americas 🌎️ and guide conservation in the Caribbean where it's needed most.

Visit a local wetland in the Caribbean🌴, count the birds 🦩, do at least three counts between 🗓️August and October, and select both projects when you start your eBird checklists. It's that easy—three checklists, double the impact!

Check out the graphics 👆🏽 to see how to get started and make every count count! And check our blog to find out more: bit.ly/ShorebirdSeason26

Huge thanks to everyone getting out there to monitor and protect shorebirds in the Caribbean. 💙 Happy shorebirding and stay safe in those wetlands. Let’s do this!

🎨Bird illustrations by Alex Sansom

World Shorebirds Day Environment for the Americas Wader Quest Wild Bahamas Wildlife Jamaica Cayman Islands Department of Environment Science and Perspective Science SVG Cabo Rojo and Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuges Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña SOH CONSERVACION Sociedad Cubana de Zoología Société Ecologique D’haiti Trinidad & Tobago Field Naturalists' Club STINAPA Bonaire Curacao Nature Conservation Aruba Conservation Foundation Aruba Birdlife Conservation Barbudan GO Grenada Sustainable Development Trust Fund Inc. Grenada Fund for Conservation SusGren (Grenadines NGO) WildDominique Bermuda Audubon Society Anguilla National Trust Para la Naturaleza Grupo Accion Ecologica Grupo Jaragua

07/21/2026

🏝️ Shorebird season has arrived! ✨

Every year, thousands of migratory shorebirds make incredible journeys to the Caribbean, relying on our beaches 🏖️, mudflats 🪱, mangroves 🌱, and wetlands to rest and refuel. But many shorebird populations are declining, and the wetlands they depend on are under increasing pressure from habitat loss, pollution, disturbance, and climate change.

The good news? You can help! 🙌

This migration season, take part in shorebird counts and contribute to the conservation of these amazing birds. By completing at least three counts between August and October, your observations can contribute to both the Caribbean Waterbird Census (CWC) and the International Shorebird Survey (ISS)—providing vital information to help identify and protect the places shorebirds need most. 🗺️💪

Getting started is easy! 🥳 Simply join the CWC and ISS projects in eBird, select BOTH projects when you start your checklist, and complete at least three counts during migration. Great news is that by doing this, each checklist will count towards both projects! 📊

Whether you're an experienced birder or just getting started, BirdsCaribbean has ID guides, webinars, and plenty of resources to help you join the count. 📚🖥️

Bonus challenge: Complete one of your surveys during World Shorebirds Day (September 6) & the Global Shorebird Counts (🗓️September 1–7), and your data can contribute to three international monitoring efforts!

Every count helps us better understand—and better protect—Caribbean wetlands and the remarkable birds that depend on them. Check out our latest blog to learn how to get involved! bit.ly/ShorebirdSeason26

If you want to learn more about the ISS, join a webinar on August 4th! Register using this link 🔗 :
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/7cIdN9UARKe7Yc_2faIbqQ #/registration

Wild Caribbean Wild Bahamas BirdLife Jamaica Turks & Caicos National Trust Cayman Birding National Trust for the Cayman Islands Grupo Accion Ecologica Grupo Jaragua Sociedad Cubana de Zoología Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña SOH CONSERVACION Conservation Opportunity Cabo Rojo and Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuges Action pour la Sauvegarde de l'Ecologie en Haiti-ACSEH Alonso Hernández Bermúdez Nature Foundation Sint Maarten Nature Explorers Anguilla Aruba Conservation Foundation STINAPA Bonaire Mangrove Maniacs Bonaire Walkers Reserve Barbados Saint Lucia National Trust Parc national de la Guadeloupe Forestry Services St. Vincent and the Grenadines Anguilla National Trust SusGren (Grenadines NGO)

07/20/2026

Soon we will convene in beautiful Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 for a whirlwind week of science and collaboration! But wait—have you ordered 🛍️ your merch yet?!

After several months of intense design work, we are incredibly happy to offer fabulous conference merchandise to you. This includes the stunning new "Parrots of the Caribbean" t-shirt design 🦜 by Eden Garrod —a must-have addition to the collection!

Your new fave BirdsCaribbean tee, hat, and buff are waiting for you at 🛒: ⁠https://bit.ly/BC-TT-Merch

And the finest detail of all? You can treat yo’ self …and Caribbean birds. Every purchase helps to fund our programs, training workshops, research, and outreach.

We encourage you to check out our e-shop’s entire selection—you may spot something for family and friends as well. Our merch makes thoughtful presents for holidays, birthdays, and a host of other occasions. ⁠
🩷 https://bit.ly/BC-TT-Merch

IMPORTANT📌: While anyone can order online, we are unable to provide shipping. If you are not attending the conference, please arrange for a friend or colleague who is attending to pick up your order for you.

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