Gardeners and conservationists have been noticing a growing problem in Bermuda—the spread of the accidentally introduced invasive balloon vine (Cardiospermum grandiflorum) which is scrambling its insidious way across the island, from Wreck Road in Sandys to Paget Marsh, from Orange Valley in Devonshire to Spittal Pond in Smiths. Its woody, impenetrable webs can be seen choking cedars along the roadside in Paget and smothering a viburnum hedge south of the Trimingham Hill roundabout. Of course the problem of invasive plants…
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Field Notes: The Calla Lily
The Calla Lily of horticulturalists and the so-called Calla Lily of gardens is known botanically as Zantedeschia aethiopica. Originally this plant was named Calla aethiopica, later on its name was changed to Richardia Africana, but it was discovered by further…
June 13, 2016
Nature
A Walk on Cooper’s Island
Clearwater Beach and Turtle Bay, part of Clearwater Beach Park, can be reached by motorised traffic (St David’s bus No 6). Once you reach the last car park opposite Turtle Bay, you will see the old gate that marked the…
May 3, 2016
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Wildlife 101: Whistling Frogs with Dr. Jamie Bacon
We're continuing our Wildlife 101 series with a look at the whistling frog. We spoke with Dr. Jamie Bacon of the Bermuda Zoological Society to find out what it is that makes the whistling frog so unique. What is…
March 27, 2014
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Three Wonderful Winter Walks
Fort Scaur Park Forts still have their uses - for walks and picnics rather than for shooting canons or guns on disappearing carriages. Because they were built to protect the island from enemies, they sit atop hills and therefore have…
November 28, 2013
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A Halo of Hope
Under the auspices of the Pew Environment Group, Bermuda leads the world in initiating an important marine reserve within the outer boundaries of our waters. Bermuda sits within a very special part of the world’s oceans, the Sargasso Sea. This…
November 26, 2012
