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5 Migratory Birds You Might See This Spring
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5 Migratory Birds You Might See This Spring

During the spring, visiting birds passing through Bermuda on migratory routes are sporting wonderful breeding plumage. Though few breed here, many different species can be seen passing through, especially at places like Spittle Pond. Besides migratory species, Bermuda has a healthy population of birds that stay here year round, as well as three species that breed here.   Common Tern Common Terns make Bermuda their breeding ground, and the Audubon Society has recorded many passing through as well as breeding…


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Bermuda Beasts: Ten Facts About Green Turtles

Where can you spot them? Anywhere in the coastal waters of Bermuda. Green turtles are most popularly found among sea grass beds, and can commonly be spotted off Clearwater Beach and Daniel’s Head. Bermuda is the only place in the…


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5 Gardens Every Nature Lover will Adore

Studies show that just 5 minutes spent in nature can help to improve your mood. Here are 5 gardens worth experiencing for the sake of mental health.   1. Palm Grove Although privately owned by the Gibbons family, the public…


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Bermuda Beasts: Spiny Lobster

The first of September marks the start of lobster season in Bermuda, when it is legal to possess, hunt (so long as one has a permit) and consume the sweet meat of the spiny lobster. Between September 1st and March…


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A Walk in the Park

Walking is probably the most underrated form of exercise for your health, proven to increase cardiovascular fitness and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. With that on mind, Elizabeth Jones curates the best of Bermuda's parks and nature…

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Spring in the Garden

In other countries spring denotes the end of snow and cold and the beginning of the growing season. But what about Bermuda? We never have snow and, as noted in earlier articles, our planting season starts during the fall and…