Vibrant The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), sometimes known as the sea hawk, fish eagle, river hawk or fish hawk, is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey. It is a large raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly […]
Vivant La dame au chapeau bleu un jours de carnaval tout les habitants portent leurs plus beaux vêtements pendant le carnaval une façon de participer aussi à la fête. Vulnérable Espèce très rare de cactus appelé têtes d’anglais il se trouvent dans la réserve naturelle de SAINT MARTIN ils semblent posté là comme pour surveiller […]
Vibrant A small mangrove tree grows in an abandoned swimming pool. Human activity often modifies or destroys natural environments, but nature can be surprisingly good at utilizing and reclaming our artificial environments. Vulnerable The wooden house across from the bus depot in Marigot, crowned with a beautiful flamboyant, was surely the subject of countless photos […]
Vivant Ses jolis petits oiseaux des îles vous raviront par leurs chants et leurs belles couleurs jaunes. Aidons les en leurs installant des mangeoires d’eau sucré ,quelques fruits et un récipient d’eau qui fera office de baignoire .N’oublions pas que nos petits amis les oiseaux ont aussi un rôle très important . Vulnérable Il fait […]
Vivant Un pêcheur de crabe muni d’une simple épuisette dans une eau turquoise. Vulnérable L’état déplorable autour des poubelles résultat de l’incivilité des habitants.
An important part of our heritage is in our architecture. It is our architecture that reflects our past how we deal with our history and how we value our history. It anchors us to our past and gives body to family stories, the buildings where our forefathers lived and worked. Without knowing where we come […]
Vibrant Black-necked stilts are one of the many bird species that inhabit the Great Salt Pond, often nesting on the remains of the stone walls of the old salt pans. The pond is one of several Important Bird Areas recognized on the island. Vulnerable An abundance of life remains in and around the Great Salt […]
Vibrant Without our nature, our habitat would be poor and desolate. It amazes me that even though we, the human race, destroy and damage nature, it will always take back its place. This tree shows its wonderful colors against the sea and sky, proudly standing despite the elements and the littering. Vulnerable Our old « […]
Vibrant I call the Flamboyant tree our “National Tree” as I love the way St Martin/St Maarten looks when it’s time for the tree to show their wonderful red flowers. They dress up the island with their magnificent colors. Vulnerable I really love the wooden houses that can still be found on the island and […]
Vibrant African Tulip Tree; Flame of the Forest; African Flame Tree (Spathodea campanulata.) The colours of the Flame Tree are truly vibrant. When they are in bloom it makes one glad to be a witness to Mother Nature’s beauty. Flame trees are native to Equatorial Africa, they can reach heights of 40 to 60 tall […]