The Ridgeway Hawk, better known in the Dominican Republic as the “Gavilán de la Hispaniola”, used to be a very common sight across the island of Hispaniola. Unfortunately, since the 1980’s numbers have declined dramatically and it is now the most endangered bird on the island – with only approximately 300 known to exist in […]
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The incredible Madame Sagá bird nesting in Casa de Campo
Near to the entrance of the Batey Sur neighborhood of Casa de Campo by the La Romana Country Club golf course, there are two very tall trees – with some special residents. They are beautiful yellow birds popularly known as Madame Sagá (Black Headed Weaver), whose scientific name is Ploceus Cucullatu. It is very difficult […]
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Bird spotting! Learning all about Dominican birds and a “bird walk” in Bayahibe!
On Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th of May 2013 a talk about Dominican birds and a “bird walk” was held in Bayahibe, La Altagracia, with the ornithologist Kate Wallace, an activity organized by the La Romana – Bayahibe Hotels Association and the La Romana – Bayahibe Tourism Cluster. On Thursday afternoon the group […]
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The Cigua Palmera bird welcomes all to Casa de Campo
UPDATE: It has been brought to our attention that the birds at the entrance to Casa de Campo are in fact sparrows!! OPPS!! Nevertheless this article talks all about the Cigua Palmera, national bird of the Dominican Republic… Right at the main entrance of Casa de Campo you can see hundreds of some small birds known […]