Nature

Cracking the Cedar Genome

The Bermuda cedar is a mighty symbol of our island’s culture, history and natural heritage, and some of the brightest minds in the fields of conservation and genomics have come together to answer these questions: Did a pure Bermuda cedar survive the ...

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Salty Air

It's a funny thing, but I rarely smell salty air in Bermuda. I associate that smell with the coasts of Scotland or Maine where the climate is so much colder most of the year. However, the other day when I took a walk along Warwick Long Bay, the air ...

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A Walk in the Wild: Spittal Pond with Dr Miguel Mejías

What makes Spittal Pond Nature Reserve endlessly fascinating is its ever-changing landscape. On one side, a rugged rocky shore meets the ocean; on the other, a dense forest provides a natural haven. At its heart lies Spittal Pond, a permanent, non...

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All About Eve’s Pond

Back in the spring of 2020, some commuters travelling to and from the east end may have noticed with consternation the sudden arrival of heavy construction equipment on a grassy and wooded area just west of Shelly Bay on the north shore. Did the digg...

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8 Things You Don’t Want To Step On In Bermuda Waters

Take only photographs, leave only footprints - this explorer's maxim applies to the underwater world too! The best way to explore reefs and bays in Bermuda is to stay horizontal on the top of the water, so that you don't risk injuring yourself or mar...

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Field Notes: Sage Bush

This article was taken from our archives. It first appeared in the July 1955 issue of The Bermudian.    To many Bermudians the Sage Bush is regarded as a pernicious weed. Great effort is made to uproot the plants and consign them to the r...