Usually brown, grey or tan with dark markings, the wolf spider, while common in Bermuda, evokes shudders from those who have encountered one indoors. Here are 6 facts about the wolf spider you probably don't already know. 1. Ever wonder how the wolf spider got its name? Unlike most spiders, wolf spiders don’t spin webs to catch their prey, instead they chase, leap and pounce on their prey much like the four-legged predator of the forest. 2. Wolf spiders are…
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Tourist in Your Own Town: Warwick Parish
Who knew there was so much do to in Warwick Parish? For both visitors to the island and locals too, there's plenty of natural splendor to be found in Warwick - here are some of our favorites. 1. Astwood…
January 16, 2021
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Field Notes: The Bay Grape
An interesting plant found growing along the seashore is the Bay Grape, or Coccolbis uvifera. Although it is a native plant of Bermuda, it is also found in Southern Florida, along the continental American Coasts and the West Indies. It…
January 12, 2021
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The Winter Beachcomber’s Guide
When you think of Bermuda you think of sun and swimming and boating, but at the moment nobody wants to get their toes wet! In the winter months, it's easy to be stuck with nothing to do. Luckily, it's not…
January 11, 2021
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Bermuda Beasts: Barracuda
Probably a fish you'd hope to avoid when snorkeling or SCUBA diving, the barracuda has a reputation for being a bit of a stalker and thanks to their predator status and reputation for liking shiny things, the barracuda can be…
January 11, 2021
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LISTEN: A Walk on the Railway Trail
For most people living in Bermuda today, the name Tynes Bay conjures up the tall, cylindrical incinerator on Palmetto Road and the waste disposal facility. Essential though it is for disposing of much of our garbage, it does not seem…
January 1, 2021
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