Tag: Puerto Rico

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Puerto Rico’s Birds after Hurricane Maria (2023 Update)

January 10, 2023 by Jason Crotty No Comments

In September of 2017, Puerto Rico was hit by two powerful hurricanes: it was grazed by Irma and then clobbered by Maria, a Category...

Birding

The ABA Area and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

October 13, 2020 by Jason Crotty 6 Comments

The third anniversary of Hurricane Maria barreling its way through Puerto Rico was a few weeks ago. In the aftermath of Maria, I had...

Birding

The Case for Adding the U.S. Territories in the Caribbean to the ABA Area

November 14, 2017 by Jason Crotty 1 Comment

I recently asked whether Puerto Rico should be part of the American Birding Association’s ABA Area. That post led to a spirited discussion on...

Trips

Searching for the Puerto Rican Parrot

October 16, 2017 by Corey 2 Comments

Way back in January Mike and I made a quick trip to Puerto Rico with the hope of cleaning up on all of the...

Birding

Should Puerto Rico be Part of the ABA Area?

October 10, 2017 by Jason Crotty 10 Comments

Hurricanes Irma and Maria recently caused devastating damage to the U.S. territories in the Caribbean: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most residents...

Trips

Birding Maricao, Puerto Rico

February 27, 2017 by Corey 1 Comment

Though it’s been over a month since Mike and I returned from Puerto Rico my blogging about the trip has been sadly lacking. I’ve...

Birds

Mangrove Cuckoos at Humacao Nature Reserve

February 1, 2017 by Corey No Comments

Birders from North America who have tried to find Mangrove Cuckoos in south Florida know how frustratingly elusive the secretive species can be. They...