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ARUBA May 7th, 2013- Soothing, relaxing, connecting with nature…these are some of the attributes many find in the activity of bird watching. It’s a growing hobby worldwide, and here in Aruba with some 236 registered species of birds locals and visitors to our island are captivated with “birding” opportunities. Aruba’s semi-arid climate, diverse flora and fauna, and unique landscapes of beaches, reefs, mangroves, marshes, rolling countryside, and lushly landscaped resorts are havens for species that take up permanent residence, as well as those species just passing through for rest and refueling before journeying on to North or South America.
In 2010, Aruba Birdlife Conservation was officially established with the aim of protecting the biodiversity in general, and birds in and around Aruba, in particular. The foundation is working towards official protection status for several areas of the island inhabited by birds, as well as areas frequented by birds for feeding and breeding. This year, the foundation launched its new website (www.arubabirdlifeconservation.com ) where information can be found on bird watching and conservation on Aruba.
Visitors to our island can easily access the Bubali Plas Bird Sanctuary—with a bird-watching tower overlooking marsh areas—located adjacent to the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba in the high-rise hotel area of Palm Beach.
Shoko Owl Named National Symbol of Aruba
Our beloved shoko owl (athene cunicularia arubenis) was declared Aruba’s fifth national symbol last year after an ambitious awareness campaign spearheaded by Aruba Birdlife Conservation’s president, Mr. Gregory Peterson, with cooperation and support of Diego Marquez of Arikok National Park. The popularity and community support for official recognition of the shoko owl through venues like facebook prompted the government to add the bird as the fifth national symbol along with our flag, coat of arms, national anthem, and the official Aruba logo.
This burrowing owl is only found in Aruba, and those lucky enough to spot these cute creatures will likely see them during the early morning and early evening hours bobbing, weaving, and winking on the doorstep to their homes dug in the ground.
Story Courtesy of Aruba Daily
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Bird Watching and Bird Conservation on Aruba
In 2010, Aruba Birdlife Conservation was officially established with the aim of protecting the biodiversity in general, and birds in and around Aruba, in particular. The foundation is working towards official protection status for several areas of the island inhabited by birds, as well as areas frequented by birds for feeding and breeding. This year, the foundation launched its new website (www.arubabirdlifeconservation.com ) where information can be found on bird watching and conservation on Aruba.
Visitors to our island can easily access the Bubali Plas Bird Sanctuary—with a bird-watching tower overlooking marsh areas—located adjacent to the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba in the high-rise hotel area of Palm Beach.
Shoko Owl Named National Symbol of Aruba
Our beloved shoko owl (athene cunicularia arubenis) was declared Aruba’s fifth national symbol last year after an ambitious awareness campaign spearheaded by Aruba Birdlife Conservation’s president, Mr. Gregory Peterson, with cooperation and support of Diego Marquez of Arikok National Park. The popularity and community support for official recognition of the shoko owl through venues like facebook prompted the government to add the bird as the fifth national symbol along with our flag, coat of arms, national anthem, and the official Aruba logo.
This burrowing owl is only found in Aruba, and those lucky enough to spot these cute creatures will likely see them during the early morning and early evening hours bobbing, weaving, and winking on the doorstep to their homes dug in the ground.
Story Courtesy of Aruba Daily
- In Aruba, Have You Ever Wondered...
What is inside the Bubabli Bird Sanctuary in Palm Beach? Link: Bubali Bird Sanctuary, Aruba, Netherlands Antilles | the Internet Bird Collection...
- Aruba's Arikok National Park
Nature & Conservation at Arikok National ParkThe protected area of National Park Arikok was officially established in 2000. Arikok National Park is a 34 square kilometers (7907 acres) of natural area, located at the north-eastern part of Aruba which...
- Why Aruba?
Aruba July 25th, 2013- We like Aruba for a lot of reasons, but one of them is the number of beautiful beaches on the Dutch Caribbean island. The island offers a wide variety of them; some are sandy hubs popular with tourists, while others are more remote....
- Aruba Birdlife Conservation Launches Website
ARUBA January 31st, 2013– is a very special day for Aruba Birdlife Conservation. The board of the foundation is happy that its website was launched. The website is, among others, intended to improve awareness of the beauty Aruba’s bird wildlife has...
- 18th March- Aruba’s Flag & National Anthem Day
Aruba Dushi Tera (Aruba Precious Country) is the national anthem of Aruba. It is a waltz written by Juan Chabaya 'Padu' Lampe (lyrics) and composed by Rufo Wever (music). It was accepted as the anthem on March 18, 1976 and is is written in Papiamento....